Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic GH3
- Later Model is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ47 was unveiled 3 years before the GH4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ47 scores versus the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic GH4
FZ47 | GH4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FZ47
GH4 | FZ47 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GH4
FZ47 | GH4 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 versus the GH4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and GH4 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and GH4.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH4 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/250s |
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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 498 gr (1.10 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $379 | $1,500 |