Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced January 2015
- Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
- Successor is Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm XP80 was announced 6 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm XP80 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm XP80
FX48 | Fujifilm XP80 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm XP80 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the FX48.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and FX48.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Fujifilm XP80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm XP80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $325 |