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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ47 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 5 months after the FZ47 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ47 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ47 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ47

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ47 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the FZ47.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ47 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ47.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (400 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
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built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ47
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $379