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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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 GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was announced 3 years prior to the GH2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FX48 scores versus the GH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GH2

 FX48 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic FX48

 GH2 FX48 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH2

 FX48 GH2 

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the GH2.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and GH2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH2 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography factors
27
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Panasonic GH2 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-03-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 15.60 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
Maximum flash synchronize - 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 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 442 gr (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $1,000