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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ47 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ47 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 features outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the FZ47.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ47 is 82 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ47.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ47 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
great reach (396mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
great battery (400 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $379