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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FX48 was launched 5 years earlier than the GF6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX48 scores against the GF6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GF6

 FX48 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic FX48

 GF6 FX48 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF6

 FX48 GF6 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 provides external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX48 vs the GF6.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and GF6 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and GF6.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX48 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF6 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Panasonic GF6 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography factors
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GF6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-27 2013-04-08
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $325 $326