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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX48 grades vs the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FX48 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FX48

 ZS10 FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS10

 FX48 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 provides outside measurements 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX48 and the ZS10.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and ZS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
27
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (219g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $325 $350