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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FX48 grades against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FX48 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FX48

 ZS40 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS40

 FX48 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 has exterior 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 ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 vs the ZS40.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and ZS40.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $325 $450