Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 17 months before the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ47 matches up versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 provides external dimensions 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 ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 against the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and ZS25 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and ZS25.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.