Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX3

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS40 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was launched 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS40 matches up versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS40 versus the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and CX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ZS40 will have an edge in sensor technology.