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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was manufactured 7 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P1000 matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic FZ47

 P1000 FZ47 
AnnouncedJuly 2018July 2011More recent by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon P1000

 FZ47 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ47

 P1000 FZ47 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 and the FZ47.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and FZ47 is 49 and 68 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher P1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,415g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
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supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,415g)
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-10 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $379