Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic GX850
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FX48
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2009 | More modern by 96 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic GX850
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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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 |