Panasonic FX48 vs Sony TF1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX48 grades against the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 offers physical measurements 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FX48 vs the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and TF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TF1 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.