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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
39

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 6 months earlier than the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH2 matches up against the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 FZ47 FH2 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 FH2 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 vs the FZ47.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and FZ47 is 96 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FZ47.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 includes face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery power (270 per charge)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
42
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (400 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
72
 great battery power (270 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
 good battery (400 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (498g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
41
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 great battery power (270 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
43
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (121 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
27
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 270 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $379