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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(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
Ricoh CX6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Ricoh CX6

 SZ1 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic SZ1

 CX6 SZ1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh CX6

 SZ1 CX6 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
70
lighter than average in class (131g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Ricoh CX6
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