Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was released 3 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX410 IS grades vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FZ47
SX410 IS | FZ47 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX410 IS
FZ47 | SX410 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ47
SX410 IS | FZ47 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS versus the FZ47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and FZ47 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and FZ47.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 498g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 185 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $199 | $379 |