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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 3 years prior to the FZ47 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm Z30 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FZ47 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm Z30 FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the FZ47.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FZ47 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and FZ47.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ47 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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