Panasonic FX48 vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FX48 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX48 matches up against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX48 compared to the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX48 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind in sensor tech.