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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was unveiled 2 years later than the PX and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS35 scores versus the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Ricoh PX

 ZS35 PX 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Panasonic ZS35

 PX ZS35 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh PX

 ZS35 PX 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 vs the PX.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and PX.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS35 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Ricoh PX
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh PX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Ricoh PX
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $329