Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF1
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GF2
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ47 was introduced 22 months later than the GF1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ47 matches up against the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic GF1
| FZ47 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | October 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FZ47
| GF1 | FZ47 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF1
| FZ47 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 and the GF1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and GF1 is 68 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and GF1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The FZ47 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern FZ47 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-07-21 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine HD |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 498 gr (1.10 lbs) | 385 gr (0.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 380 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $379 | $400 |