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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 3 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2300 grades versus the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FX48

 A2300 FX48 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon A2300

 FX48 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX48

 A2300 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 compared to the FX48.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and FX48.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2300 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A2300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
32
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $139 $325