Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Replaced the Canon S100
- Replacement is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The S110 was announced 3 years after the FX48 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S110 grades versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FX48
S110 | FX48 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon S110
FX48 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX48
S110 | FX48 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S110 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S110 versus the FX48.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and FX48.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The S110 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent S110 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $325 |