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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ47 matches up vs the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Samsung WB2200F

 FZ47 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic FZ47

 WB2200F FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB2200F

 FZ47 WB2200F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 against the WB2200F.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WB2200F is 68 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WB2200F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography information
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (498g)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (498 grams)
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (708 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Samsung WB2200F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (1.10 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $599