Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 was introduced in July 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 27
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic FZ47
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 27 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 486 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 18x
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.7 fps vs 2.5 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Internal Storage 70 MB vs 50 MB

      Check out other 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 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

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G7 X
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      Panasonic FZ28
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      RAW Support vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.2 vs f/4.4
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz) vs 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28.

      Panasonic FZ80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 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 FZ35
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-3 III
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon P330
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
        Internal Storage70 MB50 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps2.5 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has 100% coverage magnification and magnification.

      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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeble battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and 8.50 m Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 body has dimensions of 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 body has dimensions of 118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 weighs 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 weighs 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      120 mm

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      92 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      72
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      72
      •   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
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
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      •   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)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      81
      •   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
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and give them scores of 56 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 27

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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