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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 6 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZR1 matches up against the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh CX1

 ZR1 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 CX1 ZR1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX1

 ZR1 CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 against the CX1.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Ricoh CX1
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 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 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $299