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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the TS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX48 grades against the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic TS10

 FX48 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic FX48

 TS10 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS10

 FX48 TS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 provides external 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) while the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 and the TS10.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and TS10.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Other name Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $325 $249