Panasonic LZ40 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Launched January 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LZ40 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe LZ40 was manufactured 2 years after the CX6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ40 scores vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Ricoh CX6
| LZ40 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | November 2011 | More modern by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic LZ40
| CX6 | LZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Ricoh CX6
| LZ40 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 has got outer measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LZ40 and Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ40 and the CX6.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and CX6.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to give extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.80 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 524 grams (1.16 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 | 320 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $219 | $595 |
