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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 24 months after the FX48 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the JX350 scores versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FX48

 JX350 FX48 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FX48 JX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FX48

 JX350 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the JX350 versus the FX48.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and FX48.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer JX350 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
56
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $325