Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FZ47, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 18 months after the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH10 scores against the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 vs the FZ47.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FZ47 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FZ47.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.