Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX3

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.