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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FX48

 FH2 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH2

 FX48 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX48

 FH2 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
72
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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