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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced within a month of the MV800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ47 scores vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung MV800

 FZ47 MV800 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic FZ47

 MV800 FZ47 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung MV800

 FZ47 MV800 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with exterior 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) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the MV800.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and MV800 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and MV800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Samsung MV800
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
52
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung MV800
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-21 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $499