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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was introduced 10 months earlier than the FZ47 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX30 IS scores vs the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX30 IS FZ47 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 FZ47 SX30 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX30 IS FZ47 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the FZ47.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and FZ47 is 64 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and FZ47.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
38
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
49
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
58
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (601g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
 better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (498g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
41
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
43
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
50
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $379