Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ47 was announced 22 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ47 scores vs the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax Efina
FZ47 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic FZ47
Efina | FZ47 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Efina
FZ47 | Efina | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 and the Efina.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and Efina is 68 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and Efina.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax Efina to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax Efina |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-21 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
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) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 498g (1.10 lb) | 91g (0.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $379 | $10 |