Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FS15 was brought out at a similar time to the FX48 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 scores vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FX48
FS15 | FX48 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FS15
FX48 | FS15 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FX48
FS15 | FX48 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the FX48.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and FX48.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $325 |