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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 17 months before the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ47 grades against the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic XS1

 FZ47 XS1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 XS1 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic XS1

 FZ47 XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 compared to the XS1.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and XS1 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and XS1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
51
great battery life (400 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
39
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (498g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 grams (1.10 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photos 260 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $130