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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 16 months before the FX75 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX48 matches up versus the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FX75

 FX48 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FX48

 FX75 FX48 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX75

 FX48 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX48 versus the FX75.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and FX75.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
features touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX75
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $325 $139