Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S930
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX48 was manufactured very close to the S930 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX48 scores against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony S930
| FX48 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.5" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FX48
| S930 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony S930
| FX48 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX48 vs the S930.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and S930.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX48 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $325 | $219 |
