Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2011

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS10 was announced 6 months before the PX and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS10 scores vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Ricoh PX
ZS10 | PX | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic ZS10
PX | ZS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh PX
ZS10 | PX | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 and the PX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and PX.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh PX to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Ricoh PX |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 219 grams (0.48 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | - |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $329 |