Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48/Panasonic-FX48-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Older Model is Panasonic GH4
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic GH5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The FX48 was launched 9 years prior to the GH5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX48 matches up vs the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GH5
FX48 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FX48
GH5 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 96 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GH5
FX48 | GH5 |
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 features external dimensions 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 GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FX48 vs the GH5.
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and GH5.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX48 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 725 gr (1.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $325 | $1,298 |