Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 was introduced in January 2009 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic FX48
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 120 mm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/3000 sec vs 1/1400 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs

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      Panasonic FX75
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FX90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L32
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      Panasonic FX78
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 3.50"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps vs 3.7 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1920 x 1080
      Lighter 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) vs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 70 MB

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      Panasonic FX90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FX75
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3000 sec1/1400 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps3.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 has a 3.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/3000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48, and up to 1/1400 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and 5.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 body has dimensions of 95 x 53 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.09 x 0.87") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 body has dimensions of 100 x 55 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      95 mm

      53 mm

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      100 mm

      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and give them scores of 50 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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