Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax MX-1
FZ47 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic FZ47
MX-1 | FZ47 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax MX-1
FZ47 | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and MX-1 is 68 and 84 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |