Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Successor is Panasonic LZ40
(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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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic LZ30 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LZ30 was released 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LZ30 grades versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Ricoh CX2
| LZ30 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic LZ30
| CX2 | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Ricoh CX2
| LZ30 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 compared to the CX2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and CX2 is 66 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and CX2.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer LZ30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 552g (1.22 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 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 | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $341 |