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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 7 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ47 matches up versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic S1

 FZ47 S1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 S1 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic S1

 FZ47 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 vs the S1.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and S1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ47 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
38
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (498g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
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great battery life (400 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 gr (1.10 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $269