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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 5 years earlier than the XS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX48 grades versus the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic XS1

 FX48 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FX48

 XS1 FX48 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic XS1

 FX48 XS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 versus the XS1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and XS1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $325 $130