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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FX48 was released 7 years prior to the GX8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX48 matches up versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GX8

 FX48 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic FX48

 GX8 FX48 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2009Fresher by 78 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GX8

 FX48 GX8 

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FX48 vs the GX8.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and GX8.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX48 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX8
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
Panasonic GX8 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather proof
includes touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography factors
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-27 2015-07-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
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 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (0.33 lbs) 487 grams (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 806
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $325 $898