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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZR1 grades vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Ricoh CX6

 ZR1 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic ZR1

 CX6 ZR1 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2009Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX6

 ZR1 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZR1 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 versus the CX6.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and CX6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR1 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
57
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Ricoh CX6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2011-11-15
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $595