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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 12 months before the LZ20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ47 scores against the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FZ47 LZ20 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FZ47

 LZ20 FZ47 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LZ20

 FZ47 LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 against the LZ20.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and LZ20 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and LZ20.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
51
great battery (400 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-21 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $250