Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS10 was unveiled 24 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS10 matches up against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh CX1
| ZS10 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic ZS10
| CX1 | ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh CX1
| ZS10 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS10 compared to the CX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and CX1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2009-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 life | 260 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $350 | $299 |