Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic S1
FX48 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX48
S1 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic S1
FX48 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |