Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh CX4

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Ricoh CX4 [S]ave

Attribute
Ricoh CX4 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
General
ModelRicoh CX4Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
BrandRicohPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberCX4SZ7
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10299
Width (mm)2921
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)205133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1014.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1296(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensRicoh Zoom; 10 elements in 7 groups (4 asph. elements, 5 asph. surfaces)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 300.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)10.710
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4.8
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti / spot contrast detection with face priority and trackingContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment multi, center-weighted, spotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Discreet Mode, Night. Port., Night Landscape Multi-shot, Sports, Landscape, Zoom Macro, Pets, Skew Correct ModeSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye flash
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionApprox. 20 cm - 4.0 m (Wide), approx. 28 cm - 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto to 1600 max.)Intelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)8670
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.33-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)124
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310220
Battery form factorProprietary DB-100Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included-1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • mediabrowser and dl-10 software for pc
  • vm-1 software for mac
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
Os compatibility
  • 7; mac os x 10.4 - 10.6.3
  • vista
  • win xp
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCMOS image sensor is backside illuminated type. Class 6 or greater SD card recommended for 720p movie shootingOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic Range



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