Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX1
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2009
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS70 was announced 8 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS70 grades versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Ricoh CX1
| ZS70 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2017 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 100 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Panasonic ZS70
| CX1 | ZS70 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Ricoh CX1
| ZS70 | CX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 vs the CX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and CX1 is 87 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and CX1.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Ricoh CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | Ricoh CX1 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ90 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2009-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 life | 380 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $450 | $299 |