Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ8 was launched 4 years after the CX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ8 matches up against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Ricoh CX1
| SZ8 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic SZ8
| CX1 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Ricoh CX1
| SZ8 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ8 compared to the CX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and CX1.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to give more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SZ8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-70 |
| 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 | One | One |
| Price at release | $275 | $299 |