Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX5

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic SZ8 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 2 years after the CX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ8 matches up against the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ8 and the CX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and CX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SZ8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.