Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FZ47

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G9 was introduced 6 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 matches up against the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G9 vs the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and FZ47 is 62 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 provides an edge in sensor technology.