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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Canon S110
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FX48

 S110 FX48 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon S110

 FX48 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX48

 S110 FX48 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography info
Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
64
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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