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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FX48 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm F660EXR FX48 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FX48 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm F660EXR FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the FX48.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FX48.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
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includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (217 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (217 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (217g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, 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 One One
Retail cost $230 $325