Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- New Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS40 was revealed 4 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS40 grades versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Ricoh CX2
ZS40 | CX2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Panasonic ZS40
CX2 | ZS40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Ricoh CX2
ZS40 | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 has external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS40 versus Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 versus the CX2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and CX2.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ZS40 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Ricoh CX2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
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 | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 240g (0.53 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 | 300 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $450 | $341 |