Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was unveiled 3 years before the GH4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ47 scores versus the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 versus the GH4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and GH4 is 68 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and GH4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH4 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.