Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm JX500 | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm JX500
FX48 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm JX500 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements 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 JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and FX48.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
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 | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 150g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $90 | $325 |