Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GM5

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FZ47 was released 4 years earlier than the GM5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ47 scores versus the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has got exterior 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 GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic GM5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and GM5 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and GM5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GM5 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.