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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(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)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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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The FZ47 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

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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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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 FZ47 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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).
See the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
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 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
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 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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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than average (498g)
63
 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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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
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 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
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 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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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
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 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)
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 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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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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 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
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 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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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
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 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)
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 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Sony 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