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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic G10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ47 was launched 12 months after the G10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ47 grades vs the G10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic G10

 FZ47 G10 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FZ47

 G10 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G10

 FZ47 G10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic G10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 compared to the G10.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and G10 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and G10.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The younger FZ47 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Panasonic G10 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (498g)
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Panasonic G10 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G10 Travel photography highlights
52
great battery power (400 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (498 grams)
23
supports face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-21 2010-08-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lb) 388 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 411
Other
Battery life 400 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $379 $550