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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ47 was announced 4 years before the G7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ47 grades versus the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic G7

 FZ47 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ47

 G7 FZ47 
AnnouncedMay 2015July 2011Newer by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G7

 FZ47 G7 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 vs the G7.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and G7 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and G7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G7 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Panasonic G7 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (498 grams)
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
Panasonic G7 Travel photography information
51
great battery pack (400 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (498g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
43
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (498 grams)
72
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-21 2015-05-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 grams (1.10 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $800