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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was manufactured 15 months later than the HZ50W making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ47 grades versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung HZ50W

 FZ47 HZ50W 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic FZ47

 HZ50W FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ50W

 FZ47 HZ50W 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 versus the HZ50W.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ47 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
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better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung HZ50W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung HZ50W
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $379 $250