Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was revealed 8 years earlier than the G95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ47 matches up vs the G95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 features exterior 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) while the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 versus the G95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and G95 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and G95.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G95 will offer more detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.