Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic G7
FZ47 | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ47
G7 | FZ47 | |||
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Announced | May 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G7
FZ47 | G7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and G7 is 68 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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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 |