Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was announced 2 years after the LX3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ47 scores against the LX3 with respect 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-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 against the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and LX3 is 68 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and LX3.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ47 will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent FZ47 will have an advantage in sensor tech.