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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very similar but the FX48 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was released 5 months prior to the GH1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX48 matches up versus the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GH1

 FX48 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FX48

 GH1 FX48 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH1

 FX48 GH1 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 vs the GH1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and GH1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FX48 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
72
display is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-27 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
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 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $325 $949