Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS25 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS25 was revealed 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS25 matches up versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Ricoh CX2
| ZS25 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic ZS25
| CX2 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Ricoh CX2
| ZS25 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS25 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 against the CX2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and CX2.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest 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" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 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 All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $341 |