Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was manufactured 7 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P1000 matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 and the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and FZ47 is 49 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher P1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.