Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
(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
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe ZS20 was introduced 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS20 matches up versus the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Ricoh CX2
ZS20 | CX2 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic ZS20
CX2 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh CX2
ZS20 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS20 vs the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and CX2.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to give you extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ZS20 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Ricoh CX2 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-04-26 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti alias 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 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (220 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | 206g (0.45 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $349 | $341 |