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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FX48 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX48 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the GF3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 scores versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GF3

 FX48 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FX48

 GF3 FX48 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF3

 FX48 GF3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX48 vs the GF3.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and GF3.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FX48 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.30 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 sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 264 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $325 $360