Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L10

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly close but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was released 3 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ47 matches up versus the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ47 vs the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and L10 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and L10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ47 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ47 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ47 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.