Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZR3 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZR3 was revealed 12 months later than the CX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZR3 matches up vs the CX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Ricoh CX1
| ZR3 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic ZR3
| CX1 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Ricoh CX1
| ZR3 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR3 compared to the CX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and CX1.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to give you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZR3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2009-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | 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 | 14 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 ID | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $299 |