Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Announced July 2010
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P100 was brought out 12 months before the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P100 matches up against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic FZ47
P100 | FZ47 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon P100
FZ47 | P100 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ47
P100 | FZ47 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P100 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P100 versus the FZ47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and FZ47 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and FZ47.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ47 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 481 gr (1.06 lbs) | 498 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 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 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $379 |