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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was launched 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm XP60 FX48 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm XP60

 FX48 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm XP60 FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the FX48.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and FX48.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP60 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP60 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $325