Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX700

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.