Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very close but the FX48 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX48 was announced 4 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX48 matches up vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic LX7
FX48 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FX48
LX7 | FX48 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7
FX48 | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 provides outside 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 LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX48 against the LX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and LX7.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX48 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX48 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $325 | $400 |