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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced 5 years after the CX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ10 matches up against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh CX1

 SZ10 CX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic SZ10

 CX1 SZ10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX1

 SZ10 CX1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 versus the CX1.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and CX1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SZ10 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-02-19
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-70
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 1 1
Launch price $200 $299