Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ47 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS and the FZ47.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and FZ47.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ47 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.