Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX100

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the FX48 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was unveiled 6 years prior to the LX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external dimensions 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 LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 vs the LX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and LX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will give you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.