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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Released January 2015
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 3 years later than the CX6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ10 scores against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh CX6

 SZ10 CX6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2011Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic SZ10

 CX6 SZ10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX6

 SZ10 CX6 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys 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 CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 and the CX6.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and CX6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SZ10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2011-11-15
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $595