Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ47 was released 5 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ47 grades versus the ZS100 in relation 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-ZS100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 features outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 vs the ZS100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and ZS100 is 68 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and ZS100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.