Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX48 was launched 3 years earlier than the SZ7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX48 grades against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic SZ7
FX48 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FX48
SZ7 | FX48 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 35 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic SZ7
FX48 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX48 versus the SZ7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and SZ7.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic SZ7 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
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 All around 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $325 | $199 |