Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax RZ10
FZ47 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FZ47
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax RZ10
FZ47 | RZ10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and RZ10 is 68 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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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 |