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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 12 months earlier than the HX20V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ47 matches up against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony HX20V

					

					

						
 FZ47 HX20V 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic FZ47

					

					

						
 HX20V FZ47 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX20V

					

					

						
 FZ47 HX20V 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the HX20V.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and HX20V is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and HX20V.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

						Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than others (498 grams)
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (254 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (400 shots)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
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 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (498g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (254 grams)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Sony HX20V Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no mic port
 heavier than others (498 grams)
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (254 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-21 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
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 One One
Pricing at launch $379 $397