Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS15 was released 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS15 scores vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Ricoh CX2
| ZS15 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic ZS15
| CX2 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Ricoh CX2
| ZS15 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 versus the CX2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and CX2.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS15 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-06-29 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| 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 distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
| 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $279 | $341 |