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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FX48 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 3 years after the FX48 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm XF1 FX48 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FX48 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm XF1 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the FX48.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and FX48.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (255g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $325