Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P600 grades vs the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon P600 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P600 vs the FZ47.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and FZ47.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P600 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger P600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.