Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax E90

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax E90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 19 months after the E90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ47 matches up against the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 vs the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and E90 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and E90.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ47 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer FZ47 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.