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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was launched 5 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ10 grades against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh CX2

 SZ10 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic SZ10

 CX2 SZ10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX2

 SZ10 CX2 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 against the CX2.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and CX2.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2009-08-20
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $341