Epson R-D1x vs Panasonic FZ47

On this page, we are looking at the Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic FZ47, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Epson and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and FZ47 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was revealed 3 years earlier than the FZ47 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the R-D1x matches up versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Epson R-D1x enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while 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 Epson R-D1x versus Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the R-D1x vs the FZ47.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and FZ47 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1x and FZ47.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R-D1x using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ47 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.