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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and FX48 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was brought out 6 months later than the FX48 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F70EXR scores against the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FX48

 F70EXR FX48 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 FX48 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX48

 F70EXR FX48 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F70EXR compared to the FX48.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and FX48.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX48 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 205g (0.45 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $325