• 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 11.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Fujifilm S100FS advantages over Panasonic FZ47

  • Larger sensor
    2/3 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.18 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    10000 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ47 advantages over Fujifilm S100FS

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $800 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.80 vs 2.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 400 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    91 mm vs 150 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    518g vs 995g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    468k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.26 vs 0.51 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.7 fps vs 2.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm S100FS

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Panasonic FZ47

Review Excerpt

  • Excellent zoom range; Full HD movies; Quick menu for easy adjustments; Excellent controls; Fast shutter lag.

  • Tendency to blow highlights in cloudy conditions; Lacks RAW mode; Lens hood blocks flash; Movie record button awkward.

  • Read our Panasonic FZ47 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Fujifilm S100FS
Canon SX20 IS
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Canon SX20 IS

Panasonic FZ47
Canon SX20 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Canon SX20 IS

Compared to Fujifilm HS10

Fujifilm S100FS
Fujifilm HS10
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm HS10

Panasonic FZ47
Fujifilm HS10
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Fujifilm HS10

Compared to Nikon P100

Fujifilm S100FS
Nikon P100
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Nikon P100

Panasonic FZ47
Nikon P100
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Nikon P100

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Fujifilm S100FS
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Panasonic FZ47
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm S100FS
Fujifilm X-S1
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Panasonic FZ47
Fujifilm X-S1
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Compare Other Cameras?