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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 4 years after the FX48 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XZ-10 scores against the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FX48

 XZ-10 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus XZ-10

 FX48 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FX48

 XZ-10 FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications 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 the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 and the FX48.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and FX48.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern XZ-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
45
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (221g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
53
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (221g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $428 $325