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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FX48 was announced within a month of the G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX48 scores against the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic G1

 FX48 G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FX48

 G1 FX48 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G1

 FX48 G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX48 versus the G1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and G1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The FX48 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Panasonic G1 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography factors
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
18
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2009-01-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $325 $0