Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX5
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ10 was announced 3 years after the CX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ10 scores vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh CX5
| SZ10 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic SZ10
| CX5 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX5
| SZ10 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 has external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ10 compared to the CX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and CX5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.4 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $200 | $399 |