Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 II

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was introduced 7 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ47 grades versus the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 against the K-1 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and K-1 II is 68 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.