Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3 was revealed 10 months before the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3 scores versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Ricoh CX6
S3 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic S3
CX6 | S3 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh CX6
S3 | CX6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S3 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3 compared to the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and CX6.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Panasonic S3 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $110 | $595 |