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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 6 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm A170 FX48 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm A170

 FX48 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm A170 FX48 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FX48.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and FX48.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX48 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Other name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $325