Panasonic FX48 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh CX3 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.
Below you can see the FX48 and CX3 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh CX3 Cameras
Panasonic FX48 and Ricoh CX3 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FX48
or the
Ricoh CX3 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
