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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FX48

 FS15 FX48 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FS15

 FX48 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FX48

 FS15 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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