Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009
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Its time to look closer at the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ7 was announced 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ7 scores vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Ricoh CX1
| SZ7 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic SZ7
| CX1 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh CX1
| SZ7 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 vs the CX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and CX1.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to provide extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 180g (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 220 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-70 |
| 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 | $199 | $299 |
