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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • New Model is Nikon D810
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D800 was revealed 11 months after the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D800 grades versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Panasonic FZ47

 D800 FZ47 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Nikon D800

 FZ47 D800 

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Panasonic FZ47

 D800 FZ47 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D800 provides outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D800 compared to the FZ47.

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and FZ47 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and FZ47.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D800 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will result in greater detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger D800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
great MP (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
great MP (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great MP (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
30
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Panasonic FZ47
 Nikon D800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-06-11 2011-07-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 23
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $2,999 $379