Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ150 was announced 9 months after the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ150 scores vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FZ47
FZ150 | FZ47 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 9 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FZ150
FZ47 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ47
FZ150 | FZ47 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 and the FZ47.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and FZ47.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ150 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-04-11 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 528g (1.16 pounds) | 498g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 400 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $379 |