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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was revealed 24 months prior to the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ47 scores vs the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS5

 FZ47 TS5 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FZ47

 TS5 FZ47 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS5

 FZ47 TS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ47 vs the TS5.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and TS5 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and TS5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
51
better than average battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (498g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (370 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-21 2013-07-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $350