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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FX48 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 3 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm X10 FX48 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm X10

 FX48 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm X10 FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the FX48.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and FX48 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and FX48.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
27
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (350g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
60
good battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (350 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (350 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $325