Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37


95 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ10 was unveiled 3 years later than the PX and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ10 scores versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh PX
SZ10 | PX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic SZ10
PX | SZ10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh PX
SZ10 | PX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ10 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 and the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and PX.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Ricoh PX | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $200 | $329 |