Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS60

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ47 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ47 matches up versus the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ47 and the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and ZS60 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and ZS60.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.