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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic SZ1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FZ47 SZ1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 SZ1 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ1

 FZ47 SZ1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and SZ1 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (400 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
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