Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FZ47
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Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Canon 5D MIV and Panasonic FZ47, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The 5D MIV was introduced 5 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up vs the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Released August 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV provides outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV and the FZ47.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and FZ47 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and FZ47.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will show extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder


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