Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 22 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ47 scores vs the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 and the Efina.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and Efina is 68 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and Efina.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax Efina to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.