Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH2 was unveiled 24 months after the FX48 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH2 scores vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FX48
FH2 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH2
FX48 | FH2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX48
FH2 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).
See the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH2 vs the FX48.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and FX48.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FH2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 270 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $149 | $325 |