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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ47 was launched 5 months after the GF2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ47 grades against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic GF2

 FZ47 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ47

 GF2 FZ47 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF2

 FZ47 GF2 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with physical measurements 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 GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 and the GF2.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and GF2 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and GF2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ47 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography highlights
51
great battery life (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-21 2011-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 506
Other
Battery life 400 shots 300 shots
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $379 $330