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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was revealed 5 months earlier than the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS10 grades against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh CX5

 ZS10 CX5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 CX5 ZS10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh CX5

 ZS10 CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 versus Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 against the CX5.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and CX5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (219g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Ricoh CX5
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-25 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $399