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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 14 months after the ZS5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ47 scores vs the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FZ47 ZS5 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS5 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS5

 FZ47 ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 vs the ZS5.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and ZS5 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and ZS5.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ47 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (498g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
51
great battery (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $300