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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 6 months after the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FZ47 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the FZ47.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ47 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
38
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
69
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
great battery power (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
45
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (498 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $379