Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX5
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX5 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 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
- Released July 2011
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Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ3 was introduced 18 months after the CX5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ3 scores against the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Ricoh CX5
| SZ3 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic SZ3
| CX5 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Ricoh CX5
| SZ3 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ3 against the CX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and CX5.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $150 | $399 |