Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The LS5 was revealed 3 months prior to the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LS5 matches up versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh CX6
LS5 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic LS5
CX6 | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh CX6
LS5 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | November 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LS5 versus Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LS5 compared to the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and CX6.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 160 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $294 | $595 |