Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS3 was brought out 3 years prior to the CX6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS3 scores against the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Ricoh CX6
| ZS3 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic ZS3
| CX6 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2011 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Ricoh CX6
| ZS3 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS3 and the CX6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and CX6.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-11-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $200 | $595 |