Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was unveiled 6 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX410 IS grades against the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FX48
SX410 IS | FX48 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon SX410 IS
FX48 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FX48
SX410 IS | FX48 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS versus the FX48.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and FX48 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and FX48.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 185 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $325 |