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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 6 months before the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FZ47

 HS20 EXR FZ47 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FZ47 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ47

 HS20 EXR FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the FZ47.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ47 is 58 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and FZ47.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
38
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
good battery pack (400 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (730g)
27
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ47
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $379