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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was manufactured 17 months prior to the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS5 grades against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Ricoh CX6

 ZS5 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Panasonic ZS5

 CX6 ZS5 
AnnouncedNovember 2011June 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Ricoh CX6

 ZS5 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 and the CX6.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS5 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
27
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Ricoh CX6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Ricoh CX6
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-11-15
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $595