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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was revealed 7 months prior to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ47 scores against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony HX10V

 FZ47 HX10V 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FZ47

 HX10V FZ47 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX10V

 FZ47 HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 features outer 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 against the HX10V.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and HX10V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and HX10V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
38
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (498g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
52
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (498g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (498g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-21 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $616