Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out about the same time to the LS5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ47 grades against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 features external 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 LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 and the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and LS5 is 68 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.