Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ47

Below, we are matching up the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 17 months before the FZ47 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L110 matches up against the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 vs the FZ47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and FZ47 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.