Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX48 was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ47 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX48 versus the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and FZ47.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.