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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
39

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FZ47, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 6 months later than the FZ47 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH8 matches up against the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FZ47

					

					

						
 FH8 FZ47 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FH8

					

					

						
 FZ47 FH8 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FZ47

					

					

						
 FH8 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH8 against the FZ47.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and FZ47 is 96 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FZ47.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

						Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (123g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than others (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (400 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competitors (123g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (498g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
43
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (400 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (123 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
27
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others (498g)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 123g (0.27 lbs) 498g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 images 400 images
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 One One
Retail pricing $149 $379