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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was launched 14 months later than the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the XS1 matches up against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Ricoh CX6

 XS1 CX6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic XS1

 CX6 XS1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX6

 XS1 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XS1 compared to the CX6.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and CX6 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern XS1 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Retail price $130 $595