Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS5
FZ47 | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ47
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS5
FZ47 | ZS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and ZS5 is 68 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |