Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Released July 2011
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX48 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the LS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX48 grades vs the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic LS5
FX48 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FX48
LS5 | FX48 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LS5
FX48 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FX48 compared to the LS5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and LS5.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 pictures |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $325 | $294 |