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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 4 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ47 matches up versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FZ47 SZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FZ47

 SZ10 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ10

 FZ47 SZ10 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with exterior measurements 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ47 against the SZ10.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and SZ10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (400 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (177 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
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 1 1
Retail cost $379 $200