Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FZ47

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 18 months earlier than the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP2 grades against the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 compared to the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and FZ47.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.