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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 12 months prior to the FZ60 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ47 scores versus the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FZ60

 FZ47 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FZ60 FZ47 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic FZ60

 FZ47 FZ60 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 and the FZ60.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and FZ60 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and FZ60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (400 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (450 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (450 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
27
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 450 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $350