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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ47 was revealed very close to the GF3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ47 scores versus the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 GF3 FZ47 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF3

		

		

			
 FZ47 GF3 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 features outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 versus the GF3.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and GF3 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and GF3.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FZ47 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher.
	
			Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
55
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Street photography factors
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
70
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
43
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
38
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 bad battery (300 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 boasts focus by touch
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 bad battery (300 shots)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
43
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 bad battery (300 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging factors
27
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
32
 touch screen
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-21 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lb) 264 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 300 photographs
Form 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $360