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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 3 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A810 grades against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FX48

 A810 FX48 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon A810

 FX48 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FX48

 A810 FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A810 versus the FX48.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and FX48.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A810 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A810 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $325