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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S1 FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ47 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S1 FZ47 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the FZ47.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ47 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ47.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
38
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (498g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (498g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 498g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $379