Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung SL30
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ47 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ47 grades against the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung SL30
| FZ47 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| 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 Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FZ47
| SL30 | FZ47 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung SL30
| FZ47 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 against the SL30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and SL30 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and SL30.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ47 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger FZ47 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-07-21 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 498 grams (1.10 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $379 | $93 |
