Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Launched November 2011

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ1 was released 2 months after the CX6 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ1 grades against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Ricoh CX6
SZ1 | CX6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic SZ1
CX6 | SZ1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh CX6
SZ1 | CX6 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ1 and the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and CX6.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Ricoh CX6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) | 201 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $595 |