Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Revealed May 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX48 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX48 grades vs the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic G7
FX48 | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FX48
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Revealed | May 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 76 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G7
FX48 | G7 |
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the G7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and G7.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G7 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2015-05-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 9.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 410g (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $325 | $800 |