Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 4 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm T500 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm T500
FX48 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm T500 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FX48.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $325 |