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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm JX550 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FX48 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm JX550 FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having 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") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the FX48.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and FX48.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
34
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
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
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $325