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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
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Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G1 X III
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon G1 X II versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the G1 X II (1.5") and FX48 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G1 X II was introduced 5 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G1 X II matches up against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Panasonic FX48

 G1 X II FX48 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon G1 X II

 FX48 G1 X II 

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic FX48

 G1 X II FX48 

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II has external measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the G1 X II and the FX48.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X II and FX48 is 76 and 95 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and FX48.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X II will provide more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G1 X II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1.5")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X II
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1.5")
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
heavier than competitors (553g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X II
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
55
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1.5")
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
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has focus by touch
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (553g)
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has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X II
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (553g)
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 553 gr (1.22 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $799 $325