Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic FX48
XZ-10 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus XZ-10
FX48 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic FX48
XZ-10 | FX48 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |