Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 18 months before the FZ40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX48 scores against the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 features exterior dimensions 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 FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX48 and the FZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and FZ40.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.