Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX200V
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68 Imaging
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony HX200V
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
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Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ47 grades against the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony HX200V
| FZ47 | HX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic FZ47
| HX200V | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX200V
| FZ47 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 versus the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and HX200V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (583g)
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Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
great battery power (400 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (583g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (583 grams)
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-21 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| 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 | 18 megapixels |
| 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 12.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 498g (1.10 pounds) | 583g (1.29 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 images | 450 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $379 | $480 |