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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FX48

 SD1300 IS FX48 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FX48 SD1300 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX48

 SD1300 IS FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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