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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 6 months after the FZ47 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm JZ200 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 FZ47 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm JZ200 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the FZ47.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and FZ47.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
great battery pack (400 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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