Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5 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
- New Model is Panasonic LZ40
(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
- Launched July 2011
Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LZ30 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe LZ30 was introduced 18 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LZ30 grades versus the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Ricoh CX5
LZ30 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic LZ30
CX5 | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Ricoh CX5
LZ30 | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 compared to the CX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and CX5 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and CX5.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LZ30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 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 | 380 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $399 |