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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was launched 13 months prior to the FZ47 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS scores against the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic FZ47

 SX210 IS FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FZ47 SX210 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ47

 SX210 IS FZ47 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the FZ47.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and FZ47 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and FZ47.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
good battery power (400 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (498g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (498 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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