Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was manufactured 12 months before the SZ5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ47 grades versus the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 has got external 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 SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 and the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and SZ5 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and SZ5.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.