Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ80 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FZ80 was launched 6 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ80 scores vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Ricoh CX4
FZ80 | CX4 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 78 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic FZ80
CX4 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Ricoh CX4
FZ80 | CX4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 offers external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ80 and Ricoh CX4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 versus the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and CX4 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and CX4.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Ricoh CX4 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 gr (1.36 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
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/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $211 |