- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Canon Rebel T3i
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
- Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
- Nikon Coolpix P510
- Canon Powershot SX40
Ranked Top 5 in fixed lens Panasonic cameras with a pop-up flash
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)Successor to the year-old FZ45 model, the bridge-style Panasonic FZ48 compact also offers a 3-inch, 460K-pixel LCD screen, 1080p Full HD movie recording in AVCHD format at 25fps, Venus Engine FHD processing engine, Intelligent Resolution technology, 3.7fps burst shooting, 3D stills, a range of creative effects and a built-in stereo microphone.
Rated 80% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)You can also choose to shoot in raw or raw plus JPEG, giving you the ability to process images yourself.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
MP12
1/2"
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)You can only view the results on a 3D TV (the FZ48 records standard MPO files), and although it isn't as effective as images taken with Panasonic's 3D Micro Four Thirds lens or the Fujifilm 3D W3, for example, it does create quite a convincing effect which particularly suits subjects that are close-up to the camera.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 76% by by DPReview (Apr, 2012)Video performance is very good - 60p full HD footage is nice and detailed, and although not up the quality of an external microphone the FZ150's inbuilt stereo mic does a decent job in day to day use.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP   | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)Key highlights of the FZ48 / FZ47 include a 24x zoom, higher-resolution 3 inch LCD, full 1080i HD movies, faster auto-focusing and burst shooting, and a 12 megapixel CCD sensor.
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by Photography Blog (Sep, 2011)Key highlights of the FZ150 include a 24x zoom lens, full 1080p HD movies, high-resolution 3 inch LCD, faster auto-focusing and burst shooting, and a sensible 12 megapixel MOS image sensor.
sensor size
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by Terry-R.-Umbenhaur--Video-Gaming-NinjaThe picture quality remains superb, but as competing compact cameras upgrade to CMOS technology for improved low light shooting and burst modes, the advantages of a large lens and flash in a CCD-based bridge camera are diminished in many situations.
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by Chris-Bonadonna (Jul, 2012)I just wish someone would put a DSLR size sensor in a mega zoom camera!
wide angle lens
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by Life-is-Good (Oct, 2012)With wide angle at 25mm you can get everybody in your photo on group shots, don't need to step back or squeeze everybody together like you do with many point and shoots.
aperture size
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by Terry-R.-Umbenhaur--Video-Gaming-NinjaUnfortunately, the continuous shooting feature is still crippled, there is still no way to lock the exposure/aperture settings in Auto mode, and no option to hold the current shot on the LCD while the shutter button is depressed.
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by parker--parker (Jan, 2012)I had great hopes for this camera cause it fit what I wanted, eye-level viewfinder, fast lens, light, compact, good price, all the great stuff this camera offers.
zoom range
| 0x | 24x | 30x |
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by J.-Kendall (Dec, 2011)Yes, that ancient FZ10 had a metal body, where the new FZ47 is plastic instead... But the optics are great, the autofocus is great, the low light is very, very good, the bright light is superb, the speed is blazing, and the zoom is friggin' awesome... I just love it.
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by pixie (Sep, 2012)I like the FZ150, it's a nice, light camera, easy to use, zoom's great, video works nice.
body size
120 x 80 x 92 mm
124 x 82 x 92 mm
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by Randall-Allen--Sierra-Biker (Nov, 2012)It's the camera you have with you, a very practical bring along camera, light-weight with decent quality, unless you're a real purist.
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by M.-Whitaker (Nov, 2011)I love the weight, much lighter than the cameras that take 4 AA batteries (really)!
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
battery life
400 photos
410 photos
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)/ Recording conditions by CIPA standard / - CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by Anne-Chadwick--WriterPhotog (Feb, 2012)So far I'm very impressed with its powerful lens, image stabilization, RAW image capture, battery life, and flexibility.
max continuous shooting
Lumix DMC-FZ47 by R.-Fieser (Dec, 2011)In the full resolution burst mode, you can get about 7 shots in 2 seconds.
Lumix DMC-FZ150 by JCV (Mar, 2012)The burst mode menu is very nice and easy to access from a dedicated button on top of the camera.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the DMC-FZ150
| Much longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 30 s |
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| 2x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Advantages compared to the DMC-FZ47
| Has a flash hot shoe | Generic | vs | Fewer choices in how to light your subject |
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| Very few cameras have a flash hot shoe; Connect a variety of external flashes for maximum lighting flexibility | |||
| Much faster rapid fire | 12 fps | vs | 3.7 fps |
| More than 3x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Shoots RAW | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Adjust white balance and exposure more easily in post production | |||
| Has a flip out screen | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Great for recording movies | |||
| Has an external mic jack | 3.5mm | vs | None |
| Very few cameras have an external mic jack | |||
| Create realistic 3D images | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 84.23% | vs | 82.64% |
| Almost the same | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The 1/2.33 inch, 12 megapixel CCD sensor used in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 produces noise-free images at ISO 100-200, with limited noise and colour desaturation starting to appear at ISO 400.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)So if you're taking shots of a child indoors, the DMC-FZ48 automatically raises the ISO and in turn the shutter speed to avoid blurring the child's movement.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 78% by by c|net (Dec, 2011)Like most point-and-shoots the FZ47 does well up to ISO 200, so the more light you give it, the better your photos.
image quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48's maximum shutter speed is 60 seconds in the Manual shooting mode and the Starry Sky Mode scene mode, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 100% by by R.-D.-Hoag (Oct, 2011)As an example DigitalCameraInfo.com said this about the FZ-47 color accuracy measurements: "No competitive model comes close to the dead-on accuracy of the FZ47.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 100% by by StanWhile the FZ47 has a night-time scene that shoots several pictures in a row.
video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 has 2 different image quality settings available, with Fine being the highest quality option.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Detroit4ever (May, 2012)I have a Canon HD Camcorder so I didn't need the FZ150's video options.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Rated 100% by by turtlehair (Feb, 2012)When taking pictures during a video recording, SX40's video would "break" by the picutres, while FZ150's video is smooth (both with default settings).
type
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Informed-Opinions (Dec, 2011)SX40 and FZ150 have more features and CMOS sensor, too.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Apr, 2012)In challenging conditions the FZ150 gives better image quality than its predecessor thanks, in great part, to Panasonic's decision to go with a much more capable 12 megapixel CMOS sensor instead of the FZ100's unimpressive 14MP unit.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Rated 76% by by DPReview (Apr, 2012)The Panasonic DMC-FZ150 CMOS-powered 24X superzoom is a replacement for the slightly unloved FZ100 and incorporates a lower-resolution 12MP sensor that the company says will outperform its predecessor's 14MP chip.
iso
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2011)The Intelligent ISO menu option is the third way in which the DMC-FZ48 attempts to avoid subject blur in low-light conditions.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Rated 20% by by Photo_Bob--PhotoBugI know a clear image when I see one and didn't see them with the FZ47 except when I kept the ISO at 100 which was very hard to do.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Sep, 2011)The FZ150 also offers Power O.I.S anti-shake system, iA (intelligent auto) mode, manual shooting modes, 3D still images, RAW format support and an ISO range of 100-3200.
