Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH5 was introduced 24 months later than the FX48 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH5 matches up vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FX48
FH5 | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH5
FX48 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FX48
FH5 | FX48 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outside dimensions 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 proportions 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 FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH5 and the FX48.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and FX48.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FH5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS18 | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximal 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 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
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 | 260 pictures | - |
Battery form | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $169 | $325 |