Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax E85

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax E85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was unveiled 23 months later than the E85 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ47 grades against the E85 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with outside 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 E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 and the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and E85 is 68 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and E85.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent FZ47 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.