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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed at a similar time to the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FZ47 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FZ47 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the FZ47.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ47 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ47.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery pack (400 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Other name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 498g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $450 $379