Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1
95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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82 Imaging
46 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic G1
FX48 | G1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FX48
G1 | FX48 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G1
FX48 | G1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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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 |