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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 13 months later than the FX48 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JV100 matches up vs the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FX48

 JV100 FX48 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FX48 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FX48

 JV100 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions 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 JV100 and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 against the FX48.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and FX48.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer JV100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Body design 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $325