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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was introduced 4 years prior to the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX48 scores versus the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic G5

 FX48 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FX48

 G5 FX48 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G5

 FX48 G5 

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got physical 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) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the G5.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and G5.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX48 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography factors
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
62
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2012-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $325 $699