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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 6 months prior to the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH25 matches up versus the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 FZ47 FH25 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 FH25 FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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 Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH25 against the FZ47.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FZ47.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
65
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
27
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 250 images 400 images
Battery type 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 One One
Cost at launch $180 $379