FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JZ500 was manufactured 13 months prior to the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JZ500 matches up vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FZ47
JZ500 | FZ47 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm JZ500
FZ47 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FZ47
JZ500 | FZ47 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions 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 FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the FZ47.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FZ47 is 93 and 68 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and FZ47.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 498 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (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 | - | 400 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $230 | $379 |