Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ZS10 was launched 6 months after the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS10 matches up vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh CX4
ZS10 | CX4 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic ZS10
CX4 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh CX4
ZS10 | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 vs the CX4.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Ricoh CX4 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $211 |