Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic FX48 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon N Facebook ready has external dimensions of 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14″) and weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FX48 has external dimensions of 95 x 53 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.09 x 0.87″) and weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready and the Panasonic FX48. Panasonic FX48 is 7mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Canon N Facebook ready but it is also 16mm wider.
Comparison image of the Canon N Facebook ready and the Panasonic FX48 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic FX48.
Comparison image of the Canon N Facebook ready and the Panasonic FX48 Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FX48 is significantly lighter (45g ) than the Canon N Facebook ready which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 (Lumix DMC-FX40) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon N Facebook ready's 2.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FX48's 2.5" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Canon N Facebook ready LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FX48 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to N Facebook ready.
