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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was announced 24 months after the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JV200 matches up against the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic FX48

 JV200 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm JV200

 FX48 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FX48

 JV200 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the JV200 against the FX48.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and FX48.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JV200 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger JV200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV200
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
60
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 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 180 photos -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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