Panasonic FX48 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX48 and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was brought out 9 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX48 grades versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX48 and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX48 versus the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and RX10 IV is 95 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.