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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(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
Panasonic FZ47
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FZ47 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ47 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (670g)
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (498g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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