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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic FZ47

 JZ500 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FZ47 JZ500 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FZ47

 JZ500 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and FZ47 is 93 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (498g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (498 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic FZ47
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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