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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 2 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S810c scores vs the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FZ47

 S810c FZ47 
IntroducedApril 2014July 2011More recent by 34 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon S810c

 FZ47 S810c 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ47

 S810c FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S810c enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S810c versus the FZ47.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FZ47 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and FZ47.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S810c to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S810c should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
good battery power (400 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (498g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 498g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $379