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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GF5

 FX48 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic FX48

 GF5 FX48 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF5

 FX48 GF5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-04-05
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 267g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $325 $600