Clicky

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ2500
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and FZ47 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FZ1000 was released 2 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FZ1000 FZ47 
IntroducedJune 2014July 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 FZ47 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic FZ47

 FZ1000 FZ47 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 and the FZ47.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and FZ47 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and FZ47.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
38
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (498g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
65
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
good battery power (400 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (498 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
66
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (498g)
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic FZ47
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-06-12 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 831 gr (1.83 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $379