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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ47, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 3 years prior to the FZ47 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX580 scores against the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FX580 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FX580

 FZ47 FX580 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ47

 FX580 FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 against the FZ47.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and FZ47.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
great battery power (400 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition (498 grams)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum 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 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $379