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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2007
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic L1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ47 was brought out 4 years after the L1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ47 grades against the L1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic L1

 FZ47 L1 
RevealedJuly 2011April 2007Newer by 53 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kCrisper display (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 L1 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic L1

 FZ47 L1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the L1.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and L1 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and L1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ47 will provide more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FZ47 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Panasonic L1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (606g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Panasonic L1
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Travel photography highlights
51
great battery life (400 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competition (606g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (498g)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-21 2007-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format AVCHD -
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $1,500