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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 3 years prior to the FZ47 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ47 Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ47 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the FZ47.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ47 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ47.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ47 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
38
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
better than average battery life (400 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
30
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
21
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (498g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 28-414mm (14.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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