Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-50

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the K-50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ47 grades vs the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and K-50 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and K-50.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.