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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ47 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the FZ47.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ47.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
54
good battery (500 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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great battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (498g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 498g (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 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 500 photos 400 photos
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $379