Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was brought out 4 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS45 grades against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS45 against the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and CX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS45 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.