Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic FZ47

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Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic FZ47

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7000 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D7000.

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ47 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the FZ47.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7100
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Differences

Nikon D7000 advantages over Panasonic FZ47

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 1.53 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1050 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
16.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
19 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ47 advantages over Nikon D7000

Less expensive
$400 vs $1500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Better than average noise vs. detail handling at high ISOs; Very good dynamic range in JPEGs, excellent in RAW files; Lots of high-end features in a relatively compact body; 6 fps burst mode.
Viewfinder not as accurate as specified; Viewfinder doesn't show ISO unless adjusting; No live histogram in Live View mode; No phase-detect Live View AF mode.
Read our Nikon D7000 Full Review

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 Nikon P100

Nikon D7000

Nikon P100

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 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

Nikon D7000

Panasonic DMC-FZ40

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7000 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 Canon 60D

Nikon D7000

Canon 60D

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Canon 60D

Panasonic FZ47

Canon 60D

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher max flash sync

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Canon 60D

Compared to Pentax K-30

Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-30

Panasonic FZ47

Pentax K-30

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Nikon D7000

Pentax K-5 II

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-5 II

Panasonic FZ47

Pentax K-5 II

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-5 II

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