Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Released July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP3 was introduced 18 months before the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP3 grades against the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FZ47
FP3 | FZ47 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FP3
FZ47 | FP3 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ47
FP3 | FZ47 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 versus the FZ47.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and FZ47.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP3 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 498 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $182 | $379 |