Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ47

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 4 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ300 matches up vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 vs the FZ47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and FZ47 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and FZ47.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.