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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(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
Panasonic GH4
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic GH4

 FZ47 GH4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FZ47

 GH4 FZ47 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GH4

 FZ47 GH4 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and GH4 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
38
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (498g)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (560g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
51
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition in class (560g)
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH4
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (560g)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic GH4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
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