Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic G3
- Later Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FZ47 was unveiled 12 months before the G5 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ47 matches up versus the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic G5
FZ47 | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FZ47
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Launched | July 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G5
FZ47 | G5 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 has outer 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) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 versus the G5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and G5 is 68 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and G5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G5 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-21 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 498g (1.10 lbs) | 396g (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 320 shots |
Type 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 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $379 | $699 |