Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Launched 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2011
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Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ7 was launched 2 months later than the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ7 scores against the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Ricoh CX6
| SZ7 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic SZ7
| CX6 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Ricoh CX6
| SZ7 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | November 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 versus the CX6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and CX6.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ7 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-11-15 |
| 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $199 | $595 |