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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was released 13 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm JV150 FX48 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm JV150

 FX48 Fujifilm JV150 

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm JV150 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements 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 JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the FX48.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and FX48.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JV150 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JV150 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JV150
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
62
lighter than average in class (126g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $325