Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh PX

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

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.

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

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.