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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
39

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 4 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX620 HS scores versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX620 HS FZ47 
IntroducedMay 2016July 2011Newer by 59 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Canon SX620 HS

		

		

			
 FZ47 SX620 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SX620 HS FZ47 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS versus the FZ47.
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and FZ47 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 provides face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (182g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
48
 excellent zoom range (25-625mm  25.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery life (400 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
71
 lighter than competitors (182 grams)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (625mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
 great battery life (400 shots)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
50
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
43
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery life (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (182 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
27
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FZ47
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-05-10 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
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 1 1
Cost at release $279 $379