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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was introduced 11 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX48 matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony W370

 FX48 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FX48

 W370 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony W370

 FX48 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX48 against the W370.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX48 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Sony W370
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $230