Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was announced 4 years after the FZ47 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the B700 grades versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B700 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 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).

Check the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the B700 vs the FZ47.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and FZ47.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent B700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.