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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was brought out 4 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the F5 grades vs the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FX48

 F5 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic F5

 FX48 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX48

 F5 FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 compared to the FX48.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FX48.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent F5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (121g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $325