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Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200 Comparison

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Panasonic FX48

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic FX48, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas FujiFilm S3200, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 23 months difference between FX48 and S3200 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger S3200, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-27
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 25-125 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 150g. 95 x 53 x 22 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FX40

FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 540g. 118 x 81 x 100 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S3250

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 over FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs 1.0fps 1 fps faster
Weight
150 g vs 540 g 390 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S3200 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
576mm vs 125mm 451 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
24× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 6.0m 1m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
2.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 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). FujiFilm S3200 has external dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94″) and weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200. Panasonic FX48 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 78mm thinner than FujiFilm S3200.

Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200.

Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 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 (390g ) than the FujiFilm S3200 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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FX48
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 (Lumix DMC-FX40) nor FujiFilm FinePix S3200 (FinePix S3250) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S3200's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FX48's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FX48 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, FujiFilm S3200 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the FX48 and S3200 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 Cameras


Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FX48 features a 25-125 mm F2.8-5.9 5× zoom lens whereas FujiFilm S3200 features a 24-576 mm F3.1-5.9 24× zoom lens.

FujiFilm S3200 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FX48. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FX48 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, FujiFilm S3200 has 451mm longer reach than the Panasonic FX48. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

FX48
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

FX48
S3200
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FX48
S3200
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FX48
S3200
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FX48 for Portrait Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S3200 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic FX48 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

FujiFilm S3200 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic FX48 for Sports Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S3200 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3000s
125 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
576 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic FX48 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

FujiFilm S3200 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
150g
Body Thickness 22mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
540g
Body Thickness 100mm
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Panasonic FX48 for Landscape Photography

POOR

FujiFilm S3200 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FX48 vs FujiFilm S3200: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FX48 and FujiFilm S3200 scores compare:

Panasonic FX48
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #299 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #930 out of 1223 in all Cameras
FujiFilm S3200
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #81 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #683 out of 1223 in all Cameras

FujiFilm S3200 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FX48 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic FX48. Otherwise, FujiFilm S3200 is the better camera overall.

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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FX48 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Brand Panasonic FujiFilm
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-01-05
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-125 mm (5×) 24-576 mm (24×)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.9 F3.1-5.9
Macro Focus Range 5cm 2cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.5" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/3000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 150g 540g
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm 118 x 81 x 100mm
Battery Life n/a 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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