Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ47Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      MSRP$500/£399/€449
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.5 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600160 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400160 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005472 x 3648
      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 4803:2: 2736 x 1824; 4:3: 4864 x 3648, 2592 x 1944; 16:9: 5472 x 3080, 2720 x 1528; 1:1: 3648 x 3648, 1920 x 1920
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardNormal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm28 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom24x3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2f/1.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range9.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      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
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Dimensions120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62")63 x 63 x 56 mm (2.48 x 2.48 x 2.2")
      Weight (inc. batteries)498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 4.3 x 6.3"4.6 x 4.6 x 4.1"
      Package Weight0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Battery PackNP-BN,
      Battery Life400 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))Yes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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