Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FZ47, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Z5 was announced 9 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 vs the FZ47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FZ47 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and FZ47.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.