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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 14 months after the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 SX500 IS FZ47 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 FZ47 SX500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 SX500 IS FZ47 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the FZ47.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and FZ47 is 80 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and FZ47.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
44
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
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 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (195 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery power (195 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
43
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $379