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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
Panasonic FZ47
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Panasonic FZ47

 SX410 IS FZ47 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FZ47 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ47

 SX410 IS FZ47 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (185 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (185 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
great battery power (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (498g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (185 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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