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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched very close to the ZS7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ47 grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FZ47 ZS7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS7 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS7

 FZ47 ZS7 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 provides external 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) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ47 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and ZS7 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and ZS7.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery pack (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498 grams (1.10 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $350