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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released within a month of the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ47 grades versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony HX9V

 FZ47 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FZ47

 HX9V FZ47 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX9V

 FZ47 HX9V 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 and the HX9V.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX9V to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
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better than average battery power (400 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (498g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (498g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $328