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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was introduced 5 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX48 grades vs the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic LF1

 FX48 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic FX48

 LF1 FX48 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More recent by 58 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LF1

 FX48 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 features outer dimensions 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 LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX48 and the LF1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and LF1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FX48 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The older FX48 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
36
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.33 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $325 $500