Canon 650D vs Panasonic FZ47

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 650D vs Panasonic FZ47, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the 650D (APS-C) and FZ47 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The 650D was introduced 14 months after the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 650D grades versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 650D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 650D comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon 650D vs Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 650D against the FZ47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and FZ47.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 650D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 650D will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 650D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.