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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 18 months after the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm T550 FZ47 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm T550

 FZ47 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm T550 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 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 have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the FZ47.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ47.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
76
lighter than competition (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
great battery (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
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 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 - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $379