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

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

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ×
Ricoh CX4 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Ricoh CX4
BrandPanasonicRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSZ7CX4
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)99102
Width (mm)2129
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)133205
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
1↑Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)105
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioAVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elementsRicoh Zoom; 10 elements in 7 groups (4 asph. elements, 5 asph. surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0028.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010.7
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, SpotMulti / spot contrast detection with face priority and tracking
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)460,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesSCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, PetPortrait, Discreet Mode, Night. Port., Night Landscape Multi-shot, Sports, Landscape, Zoom Macro, Pets, Skew Correct Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye flash
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)Approx. 20 cm - 4.0 m (Wide), approx. 28 cm - 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto to 1600 max.)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7086
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)105
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)412
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220310
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary DB-100
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
  • mediabrowser and dl-10 software for pc
  • vm-1 software for mac
Os compatibility-
  • 7; mac os x 10.4 - 10.6.3
  • vista
  • win xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic RangeCMOS image sensor is backside illuminated type. Class 6 or greater SD card recommended for 720p movie shooting



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