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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 7 months after the FX48 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1000pj grades vs the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic FX48

 S1000pj FX48 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S1000pj

 FX48 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FX48

 S1000pj FX48 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj and the FX48.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and FX48.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S1000pj will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $289 $325