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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ47 scores against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FZ47 ZS3 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009Newer by 27 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS3 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS3

 FZ47 ZS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and ZS3 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and ZS3.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ47 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger FZ47 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (498g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
51
good battery life (400 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (498g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (498 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-21 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 498g (1.10 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery format 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $200