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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony TX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony TX100V

 FZ47 TX100V 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FZ47

 TX100V FZ47 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony TX100V

 FZ47 TX100V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Sony TX100V
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
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better than average battery power (400 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
features focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
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quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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