Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ47

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 4 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores against the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 against the FZ47.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FZ47 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to render extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.