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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
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Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and FX48 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 6 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm X-A2 FX48 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 FX48 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm X-A2 FX48 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the FX48.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and FX48.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
78
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly screen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm X-A2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-14 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $370 $325