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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 13 months after the FZ47 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm F800EXR FZ47 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FZ47 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm F800EXR FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR features external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the FZ47.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ47 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ47.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (400 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
great battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-25 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $379