Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very well matched but the FX48 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The FX48 was introduced 4 years prior to the GF5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX48 scores versus the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outside dimensions 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 GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FX48 against the GF5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GF5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and GF5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FX48 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.