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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 10 years after the FX48 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1000 grades against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic FX48

 A1000 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2009More modern by 122 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon A1000

 FX48 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FX48

 A1000 FX48 

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1000 versus the FX48.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and FX48.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
72
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
72
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-18 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $477 $325