Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5
95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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66 Overall
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic G3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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic G5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FX48
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Released | July 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 42 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G5
FX48 | G5 |
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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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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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 |