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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm S4500 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm S4500

 FX48 Fujifilm S4500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm S4500 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the FX48.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and FX48 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and FX48.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (543 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (543g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $325