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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 6 months earlier than the TS20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ47 matches up vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 FZ47 TS20 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 FZ47 TS20 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 offers exterior dimensions 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 vs the TS20.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and TS20 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and TS20.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 has face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
42
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery (400 CIPA)
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
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 good battery (400 per charge)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (498g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than competition in class (142g)
 environment proofing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
43
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-21 2012-01-31
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
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    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $379 $179