Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Panasonic FZ47

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and FZ47 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 12 months later than the FZ47 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides outer measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and FZ47 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.