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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FX48

 FH1 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH1

 FX48 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX48

 FH1 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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