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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released very close to the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ47 grades against the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax RZ10

 FZ47 RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FZ47

 RZ10 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax RZ10

 FZ47 RZ10 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 features external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 and the RZ10.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and RZ10 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
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better than average battery life (400 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 178 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $379 $200