Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS100
FZ47 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FZ47
ZS100 | FZ47 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | July 2011 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS100
FZ47 | ZS100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and ZS100 is 68 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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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 |