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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A900 was manufactured 7 years after the FX48 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A900 grades versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FX48

 A900 FX48 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon A900

 FX48 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX48

 A900 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 versus the FX48.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FX48 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FX48.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A900 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
74
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $325