Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 5 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS70 grades versus the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS70 offers external 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) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS70 versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 and the CX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and CX5 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and CX5.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS70 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.