Panasonic ZS15 vs Ricoh PX

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS15 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 11 months after the PX so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS15 grades versus the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS15 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ZS15 compared to the PX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and PX.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.