Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48
86 Imaging
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64 Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic FX48
A1000 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 122 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon A1000
FX48 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FX48
A1000 | FX48 |
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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).
See the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |