Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ47 was brought out 5 months prior to the SZ1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ47 grades against the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic SZ1
FZ47 | SZ1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FZ47
SZ1 | FZ47 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ1
FZ47 | SZ1 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the SZ1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and SZ1 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and SZ1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 498 gr (1.10 lb) | 131 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical 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 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 images | 250 images |
Style 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $379 | $179 |