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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was unveiled 9 months prior to the ZS20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ47 scores against the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FZ47 ZS20 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS20 FZ47 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2011Newer by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS20

 FZ47 ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 features external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ47 versus the ZS20.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and ZS20 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
51
great battery power (400 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $349