Panasonic FZ70 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was manufactured 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ70 matches up vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ70 against the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and CX3 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and CX3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.