Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX3

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and CX3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was introduced 13 months before the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS1 matches up vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS1 versus the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and CX3.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.