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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out about the same time to the LS5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ47 grades against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic LS5

 FZ47 LS5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ47

 LS5 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5

 FZ47 LS5 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 features external dimensions 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 LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 and the LS5.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and LS5 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
51
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (1.10 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 160 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $379 $294