Panasonic ZS45 vs Ricoh CX4

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was unveiled 4 years after the CX4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS45 matches up versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS45 against the CX4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and CX4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS45 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS45 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.