- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
- Nikon Coolpix P510
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
- Nikon Coolpix L810
- 12 MP
- 24x f/2.8
- 1/2" CCD
- 3" LCD
Released July, 2011
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)Successor to the year-old FZ45 model, the bridge-style Panasonic FZ48 compact also offers a 3-inch, 460K-pixel LCD screen, 1080p Full HD movie recording in AVCHD format at 25fps, Venus Engine FHD processing engine, Intelligent Resolution technology, 3.7fps burst shooting, 3D stills, a range of creative effects and a built-in stereo microphone.
Rated 70% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)Image sharpness is generally quite good – at least when the camera is being used at wideangle and mid-telephoto settings – while colour representation also tends to be accurate and pleasing.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 compared to the Fujifilm FinePix SL300
MP12
1/2"
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)/ Recording conditions by CIPA standard / - CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
13.8 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 70% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)The Fujifilm SL300 is a competitively priced 30x superzoom that, on paper at least, looks to offer very good value.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 13.8 MP   | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)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.
FinePix SL300 by Photography Blog (May, 2012)The SL300 features a 14 megapixel CCD sensor with sensor-shift image stabilisation, a massive 30x optical zoom with a focal range of 24-720mm, 720p HD video at 30fps, a 3 inch 460k dot LCD screen, faster start-up, improved auto-focus speed and an upgraded response time.
sensor size
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)You can only view the results on a 3D TV (the FZ48 records standard MPO files), and although it isn't as effective as images taken with Panasonic's 3D Micro Four Thirds lens or the Fujifilm 3D W3, for example, it does create quite a convincing effect which particularly suits subjects that are close-up to the camera.
FinePix SL300 by Terry-R.-Nye (Sep, 2012)You can shoot at normal or high resolution, and at 14 megapixels you will get resolution easily good enough for printing photos or posters.
wide angle lens
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by Life-is-Good (Oct, 2012)With wide angle at 25mm you can get everybody in your photo on group shots, don't need to step back or squeeze everybody together like you do with many point and shoots.
FinePix SL300 by Bruce (Jul, 2012)The 24 mm wide angle of the lens is nice when I need a photo of the bigger picture.
aperture size
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by Terry-R.-Umbenhaur--Video-Gaming-NinjaUnfortunately, the continuous shooting feature is still crippled, there is still no way to lock the exposure/aperture settings in Auto mode, and no option to hold the current shot on the LCD while the shutter button is depressed.
FinePix SL300 by Terry-R.-Nye (Sep, 2012)You do not have the range of creativity that a more expensive true SLR camera would offer, particularly with its limited aperture settings, but you can take some pretty nice photos with this camera.
zoom range
| 0x | 30x | 30x |
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by J.-Kendall (Dec, 2011)Yes, that ancient FZ10 had a metal body, where the new FZ47 is plastic instead... But the optics are great, the autofocus is great, the low light is very, very good, the bright light is superb, the speed is blazing, and the zoom is friggin' awesome... I just love it.
body size
120 x 80 x 92 mm
122 x 93 x 100 mm
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by Randall-Allen--Sierra-Biker (Nov, 2012)It's the camera you have with you, a very practical bring along camera, light-weight with decent quality, unless you're a real purist.
FinePix SL300 by Richard-C.-Drew--Anaal-Nathra-Uthe-vas-Bethod...I have nice Panasonic, Canon and Nikon pocket cameras - the pixel quality on the Fuji are superior.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs Fujifilm FinePix SL300
battery life
400 photos
300 photos
FinePix SL300 by Letho-Frazier--djcresc (Dec, 2012)The battery life is amazing and I really appreciate the fact that the battery charger was included.
max continuous shooting
Lumix DMC-FZ48 by R.-Fieser (Dec, 2011)In the full resolution burst mode, you can get about 7 shots in 2 seconds.
FinePix SL300 by S.-Hannon (Nov, 2012)I've been able to take identifiable photos of small birds in trees up to 25 - 30 feet high above me, even in dim light, and the burst shooting has helped me record several really cool in-flight shots as well.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Fujifilm FinePix SL300
| Significantly faster lens | f/2.8 | vs | f/3.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 10% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Much higher definition video | HD video | vs | HD video |
| Great video; great for displaying on a large flat panel TV | |||
| Automatic panorama | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view | |||
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 82.64% | vs | 74.54% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Faster rapid fire | 3.7 fps | vs | 1.2 fps |
| More than 3x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| More photos per charge | 400 | vs | 300 |
| 100 more shots; Longer battery life | |||
| Better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 20 mm |
| 2x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Much longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 8 s |
| 7.5x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
| Smaller | 120 x 80 x 92 mm | vs | 122 x 93 x 100 mm |
| More than 20% smaller | |||
Advantages compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
| Has a flash hot shoe | Generic | vs | Fewer choices in how to light your subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very few cameras have a flash hot shoe; Connect a variety of external flashes for maximum lighting flexibility | |||
| Larger zoom range | 30x | vs | 24x |
| Around 30% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Wider lens | 24 mm | vs | 25 mm |
| Almost the same | |||
| Higher resolution | 13.8 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| More than 10% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Jan, 2012 | vs | Jul, 2011 |
| Announced date 5 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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zoom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)Despite its few feature omissions and high price, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 remains an appealing super-zoom that has the speed, ease-of-use and image quality to more than satisfy anyone looking for an all-in-one, do-it-all camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 | Rated 100% by by Ms.-Ed. (Jun, 2012)I bought myself a twin of hers, my dad (who, fun fact, introduced me to photography in the 70's) bought one, our school yearbook asked for my recommendation and bought this camera (FZ47 with 24xOptical Zoom for same price we bought earlier model), and I just bought another for my 15 year-old son for Christmas.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 (also known as the DMC-FZ47) is a new super-zoom camera featuring a wide-angle 24x zoom lens and 12 megapixel CCD image sensor.
lens
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48's 24x zoom lens provides a focal length of 25-600mm in 35mm terms, as demonstrated below.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 offers a Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is 1cm away from the camera when the lens is set to wide-angle.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)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.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Fastest rapid fire mode |
 | 5 | Nikon Coolpix L810 3-way tie: Highest resolution screen |
 | 6 | Pentax X-5 Wide angle lens |
