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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 18 months after the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm T500 FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm T500

 FZ47 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm T500 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the FZ47.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average (136g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
great battery power (400 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (498g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 498 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $379