Panasonic LZ20 vs Ricoh CX2

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LZ20 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was launched 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the LZ20 scores versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 provides external measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ20 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LZ20 compared to the CX2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and CX2 is 71 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent LZ20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.