FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 17 months earlier than the FZ47 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1600 matches up versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 against the FZ47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and FZ47 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and FZ47.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.