Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7/Panasonic-SZ7-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SZ7 was introduced 6 months after the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ7 matches up vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Ricoh CX5
SZ7 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic SZ7
CX5 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh CX5
SZ7 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 versus the CX5.
![Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-vs-Ricoh-CX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-vs-Ricoh-CX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and CX5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ7 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.
![Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-vs-Ricoh-CX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ7-vs-Ricoh-CX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $199 | $399 |