Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48/Panasonic-FX48-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10/Panasonic-LX10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Launched September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
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The FX48 was introduced 8 years earlier than the LX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX48 grades versus the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic LX10
FX48 | LX10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic FX48
LX10 | FX48 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX10
FX48 | LX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 provides outer 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 LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the LX10.
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and LX10 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and LX10.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX48-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
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 | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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, AAC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MP4, H.264, AAC |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 310 grams (0.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 20 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $325 | $700 |