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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 6 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ47 scores against the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ47 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FZ80 FZ47 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2011Fresher by 66 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ47 FZ80 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 and the FZ80.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and FZ80 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and FZ80.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
38
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
58
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
52
great battery power (400 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
offers focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (616g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
28
decently wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (616 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-21 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 616g (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $399