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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh CX4

 ZS10 CX4 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Panasonic ZS10

 CX4 ZS10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh CX4

 ZS10 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging details
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh CX4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Ricoh CX4
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