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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic FX48
(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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 24 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the AX350 matches up against the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FX48

 AX350 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FX48 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX48

 AX350 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AX350 vs the FX48.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and FX48.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher AX350 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Other name FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 180 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $325