Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 18 months after the CX5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XS1 scores versus the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and CX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and CX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger XS1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.