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Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ80 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was manufactured 7 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ80 grades against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Ricoh CX2

 FZ80 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2009Fresher by 90 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 CX2 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Ricoh CX2

 FZ80 CX2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the CX2.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and CX2 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and CX2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
58
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (616g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
59
has focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
28
decently wide (20mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Ricoh CX2
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $341