Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ47, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 2 months after the FZ47 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX90 grades against the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX90 vs the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and FZ47.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.