Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ3 was unveiled 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ3 scores versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Ricoh CX3
| SZ3 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic SZ3
| CX3 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh CX3
| SZ3 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 vs the CX3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and CX3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 126g (0.28 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $329 |