Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48, 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-FX90 was introduced in August 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90.

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.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 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 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. 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 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 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. 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.

Image Stabilization

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

Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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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-FX90 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90, and up to 1/3000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.90 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 body has dimensions of 102 x 56 x 22 mm (4.02 x 2.2 x 0.87") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 body has dimensions of 95 x 53 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.09 x 0.87"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

102 mm

56 mm

95 mm

53 mm

56 mm

53 mm