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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 24 months after the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX160 IS FZ47 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 FZ47 SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX160 IS FZ47 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS against the FZ47.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and FZ47 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and FZ47.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
38
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (291 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
51
 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery (400 per charge)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
69
 good battery (380 shots)
 lighter than competition (291g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
 great battery (400 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (380 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
43
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competition (291g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
27
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 400 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $379