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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 23 months before the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX48 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic S1

 FX48 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX48

 S1 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 23 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic S1

 FX48 S1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX48 vs the S1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and S1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (117g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $325 $269