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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 3 months prior to the HX100V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ47 matches up versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony HX100V

 FZ47 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FZ47

 HX100V FZ47 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX100V

 FZ47 HX100V 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2011Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ47 versus the HX100V.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
52
better than average battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
25
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (577g)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498 grams (1.10 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $429