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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic FZ47, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ47 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The FS42 was released 3 years prior to the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS42 matches up against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FS42 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FS42

 FZ47 FS42 
ReleasedJuly 2011April 2009Newer by 27 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ47

 FS42 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS42 against the FZ47.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and FZ47.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ47 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
38
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
16
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (400 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (498 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (498g)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-04-17 2011-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 400 shots
Form of battery - 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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