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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • Macro performance is amazing
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • very useful built-in stereo microphone

Cons

  • sadly no optical viewfinder
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Multi point, Single, Spotus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

Pros

  • Macro performance is amazing
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • very useful built-in stereo microphone
  • impressively smooth and mechanically quiet
  • Intelligent Auto Mode system works very well
  • The camera feels solid and rugged in the palm
  • Panasonic FX48 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • sadly no optical viewfinder
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Panasonic FX48 have Image Stabilization
  • Panasonic FX48 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Does the Panasonic FX48 have Weather Sealing
  • FZ100's free-angle LCD screen
  • images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • controls start to get a little busier
  • uninspired looking regular menus on the LCD screen
  • no hot shoe as on the FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2672
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 3264x2176
  • 3264x1840
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv25 - 125
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Multi point
  • Single
  • Spotus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points11
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range6
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.3 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Cuisine
  • Fireworks
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Audio systemMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.52 oz
Width3.75 in
Height2.08 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity940.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage40.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.5
Based on 7 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 15.07.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Panasonic DMC-FX40 (also known as the DMC-FX48) is a small, slim and stylish 12 megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens. The FX40 features a 25mm, 5x Leica lens offering a focal range of 25-125mm and F2.8 brightness. Other standout highlights of the Panasonic FX40 include Face Recognition, Venus Engine V processing engine, Panorama Assist mode, and 350 shot battery life. Available in black, red or silver for £259 / $349.95, Gavin Stoker discovered if the Panasonic FX40 / FX48 is worth considering.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic DMC-FX48S Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.01.2009
Panasonic DMC-FX48S Review

Panasonic DMC-FX48S review, find out how the DMC-FX48S stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic FX48 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 27.01.2009
Panasonic FX48 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Panasonic FX48 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 25-125 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our FX48 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 (Lumix DMC-FZ48): Digital Photography Review
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 (Lumix DMC-FZ48): Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 03.08.2011
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Panasonic have just introduced the DMC-FZ48 / DMC-FZ47 super-zoom camera, successor to the FZ45 model and cheaper alternative to the range-topping FZ100. Key highlights of the FZ48 / FZ47 include a 24x zoom, higher-resolution 3 inch LCD, full 1080i HD movies, faster auto-focusing and burst shooting, and a 12 megapixel CCD sensor. Read the World's first Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 / FZ47 review now.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 14.07.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 digital camera
3.5

Ultimately the feeling you’re left with after handling the FX40 is, whilst perfectly acceptable viewed standalone, there’s simply not enough about

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 review
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Alphr
Published: 07.10.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX40 review
5.0

Last of the Lumix trio is this style-conscious variation, with similar features. The Leica-branded lens and 25mm wide-angle are there, along with identical controls to the TZ6. The menu system on the rear is also the same,