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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 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 TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was unveiled 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ47 grades versus the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ47 TS1 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 TS1 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ47 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 versus the TS1.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and TS1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and TS1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ47 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (498g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
52
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (498g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-21 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
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) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $380