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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was manufactured 16 months before the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX48 grades vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FX48 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FX48

 ZS5 FX48 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS5

 FX48 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 features outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX48 compared to the ZS5.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $325 $300