Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 7 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX48 matches up against the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 versus the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.