Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5
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35 Features
45 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic LS5
FZ47 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FZ47
LS5 | FZ47 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5
FZ47 | LS5 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and LS5 is 68 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |