Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh CX2
SZ10 | CX2 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | August 2009 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic SZ10
CX2 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX2
SZ10 | CX2 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |