Panasonic FZ70 vs Ricoh CX4

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 2 years after the CX4 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ70 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ70 against the CX4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and CX4 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and CX4.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.