Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The FX48 was announced 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX48 scores against the FZ1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers exterior 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 FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 compared to the FZ1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and FZ1000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind in sensor tech.