Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH1 was manufactured 12 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH1 grades vs the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FX48
FH1 | FX48 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH1
FX48 | FH1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX48
FH1 | FX48 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 vs the FX48.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and FX48.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent FH1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $325 |