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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
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Features
65
Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ47 was released 5 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable 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 ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ47 grades versus the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS100

 FZ47 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS100 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 54 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS100

 FZ47 ZS100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 features outer measurements 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 ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 vs the ZS100.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and ZS100 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and ZS100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
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great battery life (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (312 grams)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
68
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $700