Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2009
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and CX2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
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Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS1 matches up against the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Ricoh CX2
| ZS1 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic ZS1
| CX2 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Ricoh CX2
| ZS1 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS1 vs the CX2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and CX2.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS1 will give greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $341 |