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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was announced 3 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3700 matches up vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Panasonic FZ47

 S3700 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon S3700

 FZ47 S3700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FZ47

 S3700 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 features external measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3700 compared to the FZ47.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and FZ47 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and FZ47.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3700 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
39
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3700
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3700
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
70
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 498g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $379