Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ47 matches up vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Sony WX350
| FZ47 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FZ47
| WX350 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony WX350
| FZ47 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the WX350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and WX350.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (498g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average (498 grams)
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-07-21 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 498 grams (1.10 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 photographs | 470 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $379 | $270 |
