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 Panasonic FX48 and Canon N Facebook ready side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and the Canon N Facebook ready. Panasonic FX48 is 7mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Canon N Facebook ready but it is also 16mm wider.
Comparison image of the Panasonic FX48 and the Canon N Facebook ready Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FX48 and Canon N Facebook ready.
Comparison image of the Panasonic FX48 and the Canon N Facebook ready 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 (Lumix DMC-FX40) nor Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready 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.
