Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Bridge camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -FZxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -FZxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ80
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    		January
    2017    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ70
    Compare
    		July
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ60
    Compare
    		July
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ47 July
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ40
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    		July
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ35
    Compare
    		July
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ28
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    		January
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 vs Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs Lumix DMC-FZ35.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

    Panasonic FZ80
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ35
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ28
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Panasonic FZ60
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ40
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 70 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has dimensions of 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62"). It weighs 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    120 mm (4.72")

    80 mm (3.15")

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    80 mm (3.15")

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    92 mm (3.62")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    46

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 gets a score of 46 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    56

    Sensor

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 43 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    70

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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