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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was released 3 months earlier than the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung HZ10W

 FX48 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic FX48

 HZ10W FX48 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung HZ10W

 FX48 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 has exterior 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 Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 versus the HZ10W.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX48 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung HZ10W
Other name Lumix DMC-FX40 WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2009-05-14
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 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 150 gr (0.33 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $325 $300