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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
Panasonic LX7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic LX7

 FX48 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FX48

 LX7 FX48 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7

 FX48 LX7 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
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provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (330 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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