Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ47Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.5 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4000 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 4803648 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm27 - 486 mm
      Optical Zoom24x18x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2f/2.8 - 4.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range9.50 m8.50 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE mode), Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Backlight Compensation, Auto Bracketing AE (&A#177;1/3 - 1EV steps, 3 frames), Intelligent Exposure (Off, Low, Standard, High)
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      DxO Low Light ISO79
      DxO Color Depth17.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score27
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Dimensions120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62")118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 4.3 x 6.3"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Battery PackLithium-Ion rechargeble
      Battery Life400 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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