Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FZ47

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was released 7 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1R scores versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got external dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R compared to the FZ47.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FZ47 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and FZ47.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will render more detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.