Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LX10

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic LX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was revealed 6 years prior to the LX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ47 matches up vs the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with outside measurements 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 LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 vs the LX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and LX10 is 68 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and LX10.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.