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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 2 years after the FZ47 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ47 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 versus the FZ47.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ47.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S9200 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (670 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
better than average battery (400 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (670g)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others (498 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical 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 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 500 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery AA 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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