Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony HX100V
FZ47 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FZ47
HX100V | FZ47 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX100V
FZ47 | HX100V | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | October 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |