Panasonic FX48 vs Sony QX100

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX48 grades versus the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FX48 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and QX100.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX48 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony QX100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.