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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was unveiled 13 months before the CX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS5 matches up vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Ricoh CX5

 ZS5 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Panasonic ZS5

 CX5 ZS5 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Ricoh CX5

 ZS5 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS5 against the CX5.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and CX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
27
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Ricoh CX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Ricoh CX5
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $399