Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe FZ47 was brought out 7 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ47 grades versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony TX100V
FZ47 | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FZ47
TX100V | FZ47 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony TX100V
FZ47 | TX100V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outside dimensions 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 and the TX100V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and TX100V.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ47 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 gr (1.10 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $379 | $380 |