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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very close but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The FZ47 was released 23 months before the MX-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ47 scores versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax MX-1

 FZ47 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 MX-1 FZ47 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax MX-1

 FZ47 MX-1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 offers external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 compared to the MX-1.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and MX-1 is 68 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FZ47 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged FZ47 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (290 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (290 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging details
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (391g)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax MX-1
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-21 2013-07-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 391g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $400