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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(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
Ricoh PX
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Ricoh PX

 SZ10 PX 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
Ricoh PX Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (177g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Ricoh 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