Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX48 was introduced 18 months before the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FX48 grades vs the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FX700
FX48 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FX48
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX700
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 against the FX700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and FX700.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $325 | $399 |