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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 2 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S8600

		

		

			
 FZ47 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the FZ47.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ47 is 76 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
37
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 has face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
55
 incredible zoom range (25-900mm  36.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
63
 great battery life (410 per charge)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (900mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
46
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 great battery life (410 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
27
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
27
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (498g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-07-21
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 498g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 410 photos 400 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $379