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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm T500 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm T500

 FX48 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm T500 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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