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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 3 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 SX530 HS FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX530 HS

          

          

            
 FZ47 SX530 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 SX530 HS FZ47 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS vs the FZ47.
Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and FZ47 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and FZ47.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
38
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
46
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than average (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
51
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 shots)
42
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
55
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
 better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (498 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
45
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
27
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than average (498g)
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $379