Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 18 months later than the FZ47 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ47
Fujifilm S8200 | FZ47 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S8200
FZ47 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ47
Fujifilm S8200 | FZ47 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the FZ47.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ47.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | 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 | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 498g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $450 | $379 |