Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 7 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1000 grades versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1000 vs the FZ47.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and FZ47 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and FZ47.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.