Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX2

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS70 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The ZS70 was released 7 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS70 scores versus the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS70 versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS70 versus the CX2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and CX2 is 87 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS70 and CX2.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.