Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed December 2006
- Updated by Pentax K20D
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly close but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ47 was manufactured 4 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ47 grades versus the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K10D
FZ47 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | December 2006 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FZ47
K10D | FZ47 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K10D
FZ47 | K10D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K10D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 compared to the K10D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and K10D is 68 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and K10D.
To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ47 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ47 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ47 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax K10D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-07-21 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | AVCHD | - |
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 gr (1.10 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $379 | $700 |