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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(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
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic FZ47

 P100 FZ47 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon P100

 FZ47 P100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ47

 P100 FZ47 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

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

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (481g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
37
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (400 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (400 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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