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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ47 was launched 20 months after the K-x making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ47 scores versus the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K-x

 FZ47 K-x 
IntroducedJuly 2011December 2009Newer by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FZ47

 K-x FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-x

 FZ47 K-x 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 and the K-x.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and K-x is 68 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and K-x.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ47 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent FZ47 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
Pentax K-x Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
Pentax K-x Sports photography details
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery power (400 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,900 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-x Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax K-x
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-21 2009-12-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 grams (1.10 lb) 580 grams (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 1900 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $600