Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ47, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 18 months after the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F5 grades versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 against the FZ47.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and FZ47 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FZ47.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic F5 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent F5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.