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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 5 years earlier than the SZ3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX48 grades vs the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FX48 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FX48

 SZ3 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic SZ3

 FX48 SZ3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys external dimensions 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX48 against the SZ3.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and SZ3.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
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 Single Single
Cost at release $325 $150