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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS30 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was released 3 years after the CX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS30 scores vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Ricoh CX1

 ZS30 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic ZS30

 CX1 ZS30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh CX1

 ZS30 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 vs the CX1.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and CX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (198g)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Ricoh CX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Ricoh CX1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 198g (0.44 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 shots -
Battery style 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 1 1
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