Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FX90

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FX90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX48 scores vs the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX48 vs the FX90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and FX90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be behind in sensor innovation.