Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was launched 14 months later than the CX3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS8 scores against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 vs the CX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ZS8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.