Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was launched 6 years after the CX2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS60 grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS60 vs the CX2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and CX2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and CX2.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ZS60 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.