Panasonic LZ20 vs Ricoh CX3
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LZ20 was revealed 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LZ20 grades vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Ricoh CX3
| LZ20 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic LZ20
| CX3 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Ricoh CX3
| LZ20 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LZ20 compared to the CX3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and CX3 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and CX3.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer LZ20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 102 x 58 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 | 380 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $329 |