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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm JX500 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FX48 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm JX500 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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