Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD1300 IS was brought out 13 months after the FX48 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FX48
SD1300 IS | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon SD1300 IS
FX48 | SD1300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX48
SD1300 IS | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS has physical dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the FX48.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and FX48.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SD1300 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also called as | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | - | $325 |