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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was revealed 8 years earlier than the G95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ47 matches up vs the G95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic G95

 FZ47 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FZ47

 G95 FZ47 
ReleasedApril 2019July 2011Fresher by 93 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G95

 FZ47 G95 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 features exterior 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 G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 versus the G95.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and G95 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and G95.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G95 will offer more detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Panasonic G95 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Travel photography highlights
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good battery power (400 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-G90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-21 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
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 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498 gr (1.10 pounds) 536 gr (1.18 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $379 $998