Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced 19 months later than the FZ47 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FZ47
Fujifilm F900EXR | FZ47 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
FZ47 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ47
Fujifilm F900EXR | FZ47 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ47 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR II | 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 | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lbs) | 498 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 260 shots | 400 shots |
Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $380 | $379 |