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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was unveiled 13 months after the FX48 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XP10 scores against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FX48

 XP10 FX48 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FX48 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FX48

 XP10 FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XP10 versus the FX48.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and FX48.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger XP10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
59
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
29
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
59
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $175 $325