Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ300 was launched 4 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ300 matches up vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ47
FZ300 | FZ47 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FZ300
FZ47 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ47
FZ300 | FZ47 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 vs the FZ47.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and FZ47 is 59 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and FZ47.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (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 file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691 gr (1.52 lbs) | 498 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 380 images | 400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $598 | $379 |