Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FX48
A900 | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 87 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon A900
FX48 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FX48
A900 | FX48 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |