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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 6 months after the FZ47 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S4200 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S4200

 FZ47 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S4200 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the FZ47.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S4200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (543g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery (400 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average (543 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (498g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 498 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 400 images
Battery style AA 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $379