Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S3 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was unveiled 17 months after the CX2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3 scores vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S3 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3 and the CX2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and CX2.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to render extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.