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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 6 months before the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP7 grades versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 FP7 FZ47 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 FZ47 FP7 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 FP7 FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 versus the FZ47.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and FZ47.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than average (147 grams)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than others (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
42
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery (400 shots)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
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 better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
 comes with focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (147 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 good battery (400 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (498g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
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 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery life (240 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
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 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than average (147g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than others (498 grams)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
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 4.90 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 240 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $227 $379