Panasonic ZS20 vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was announced 6 months later than the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS20 matches up against the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 and the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.