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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was introduced 11 months before the K-x so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-x

 FX48 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FX48

 K-x FX48 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-x

 FX48 K-x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX48 against the K-x.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K-x.

To sum up, both cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The FX48 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
27
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Pentax K-x
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
Pentax K-x Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery pack (1,900 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K-x
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $325 $600