• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ47 advantages over Samsung WB2200F

  • Less shutter lag
    0.26 vs 0.47 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung WB2200F advantages over Panasonic FZ47

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    20 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.8 fps vs 3.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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

  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • 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

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

Samsung WB2200F
Nikon P100
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB2200F 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

Samsung WB2200F
Panasonic DMC-FZ100
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $500
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Samsung WB2200F 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

Samsung WB2200F
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Panasonic FZ47
Panasonic FZ70
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F
Panasonic FZ70
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compare Samsung WB2200F vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ47
Olympus SP-100
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ47 vs Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F
Olympus SP-100
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Shoots 60p video

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