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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 19 months later than the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 FZ47 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the FZ47.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ47 is 66 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ47.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
36
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than others (518 grams)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (498g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
48
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
54
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (518g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
24
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
 more heavy than others (518 grams)
27
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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 - 1/2000 secs
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $379