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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 23 months after the CX3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS20 grades against the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Ricoh CX3

 ZS20 CX3 
IntroducedApril 2012June 2010More modern by 23 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Panasonic ZS20

 CX3 ZS20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh CX3

 ZS20 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS20 vs the CX3.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and CX3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Ricoh CX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Ricoh CX3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-26 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Form of battery 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 One One
Price at release $349 $329