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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 6 months prior to the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ47 scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS4

 FZ47 TS4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ47

 TS4 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS4

 FZ47 TS4 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 offers 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 versus the TS4.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and TS4 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and TS4.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
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great battery pack (400 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (498g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery life (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (498g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-21 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 310 shots
Battery type 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 One One
Price at release $379 $399