Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh CX2

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was unveiled 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS35 and the CX2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and CX2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and CX2.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS35 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.