Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm XP30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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm XP50 | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm XP50
FX48 | Fujifilm XP50 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm XP50 | FX48 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |