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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years after the FZ47 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic FZ47

 SX610 HS FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX610 HS

 FZ47 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FZ47

 SX610 HS FZ47 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS and the FZ47.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and FZ47 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and FZ47.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
52
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 498g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images 400 images
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $214 $379