Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 19 months after the TS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ47 matches up versus the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 and the TS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and TS10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and TS10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FZ47 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.