Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe FZ47 was unveiled 19 months after the ST80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ47 matches up vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung ST80
FZ47 | ST80 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Panasonic FZ47
ST80 | FZ47 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung ST80
FZ47 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ47 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ47 vs the ST80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and ST80 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and ST80.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FZ47 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Samsung ST80 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-07-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 498 grams (1.10 lb) | 118 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $379 | $249 |