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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was introduced 9 years earlier than the GX850 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX48 grades against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GX850

 FX48 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FX48

 GX850 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2009More modern by 96 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GX850

 FX48 GX850 

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX48 against the GX850.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and GX850.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
Panasonic GX850 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-27 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $325 $548