Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G3

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was introduced within a month of the G3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ47 grades vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 provides external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ47 and the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and G3 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and G3.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G3 will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.