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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 18 months after the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S8300

 FZ47 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ47 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the FZ47.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ47.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8300 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
better than average battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 498 gr (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 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 - 400 images
Style of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $379