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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 6 months after the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm XP50 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FZ47 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm XP50 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the FZ47.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FZ47 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and FZ47.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
better than average battery (400 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (498g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $379