• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ47 advantages over Nikon DL24-500

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $1000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 500 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    91 mm vs 138 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    518g vs 780g
    Lighter weight

Nikon DL24-500 advantages over Panasonic FZ47

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.36 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 468k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.8 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    120 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    60.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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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 Nikon P90

Panasonic FZ47
Nikon P90
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Nikon P90

Nikon DL24-500
Nikon P90
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-500 vs Nikon P90

Compared to 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

Nikon DL24-500
Nikon P100
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-500 vs Nikon P100

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ47
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Nikon DL24-500
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to 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

Nikon DL24-500
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Panasonic FZ60

Panasonic FZ47
Panasonic FZ60
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ60

Nikon DL24-500
Panasonic FZ60
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon DL24-500 vs Panasonic FZ60

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