Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 July 2011
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ZR1 was revealed 24 months before the CX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 scores vs the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh CX5
ZR1 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic ZR1
CX5 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX5
ZR1 | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 vs the CX5.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Ricoh-CX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and CX5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR1 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Ricoh-CX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Ricoh CX5 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $399 |