Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS2

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was manufactured 19 months after the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ47 matches up against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 versus the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and TS2 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and TS2.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FZ47 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.