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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced April 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FX48 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 4 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm F200EXR FX48 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 FX48 Fujifilm F200EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm F200EXR FX48 
IntroducedApril 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR has physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the FX48.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FX48.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
38
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-30 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $325