Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 2 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX170 IS grades versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS offers external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS and the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and FZ47 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and FZ47.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.