Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX48 was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FZ47
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FX48
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic FZ47
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX48 versus the FZ47.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FX40 | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 498 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $325 | $379 |