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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 18 months after the FZ47 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up against the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 FZ47 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ47 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the FZ47.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ47 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ47.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (600 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
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good battery (600 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (400 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 498g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 600 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $379