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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 August 2010
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was brought out 2 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XS1 grades vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Ricoh CX4

 XS1 CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic XS1

 CX4 XS1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX4

 XS1 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XS1 and the CX4.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and CX4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and CX4.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent XS1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
69
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
38
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 260 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $211