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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The FX48 was released 17 months prior to the G2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX48 matches up against the G2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic G2

 FX48 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FX48

 G2 FX48 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G2

 FX48 G2 

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got external 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 and the G2.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and G2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The FX48 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
Panasonic G2 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (428 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2010-07-12
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $325 $1,000