Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic XS1
FX48 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FX48
XS1 | FX48 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic XS1
FX48 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |