Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX3

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The ZR1 was announced 10 months before the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZR1 matches up versus the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 compared to the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and CX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.