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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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 F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FX48 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up against the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FX48 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 FX48 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm F600 EXR FX48 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the FX48.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
40
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-11 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $325