Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was launched 5 years after the CX6 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS70 matches up versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS70 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and CX6 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and CX6.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.