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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 6 months after the FZ47 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S4500

 FZ47 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S4500 FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 has external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the FZ47.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ47.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S4500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (543g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery power (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $379