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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm XP50 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FX48 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm XP50 FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the FX48.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and FX48.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP50 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $325