Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX48

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the FX48.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and FX48.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.