Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FX48

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FX48 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was revealed 2 years after the FX48 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the XZ-1 matches up against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-1 and the FX48.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and FX48 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and FX48.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX48 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent XZ-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.