Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D3400 versus Panasonic FZ47, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and FZ47 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D3400 was released 5 years after the FZ47 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D3400 scores versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3400 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3400 has physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3400 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D3400 versus the FZ47.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and FZ47 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and FZ47.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3400 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D3400 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D3400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.