Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 11 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ47 scores vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has exterior dimensions 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and ZS15 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and ZS15.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ47 will be behind in sensor technology.