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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was released about the same time to the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ47 grades versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax RZ18

		

		

			
 FZ47 RZ18 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 compared to the RZ18.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and RZ18 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and RZ18.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax RZ18 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than others in class (498g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Travel photography camera
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 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (498g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than others in class (498 grams)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (178g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-21 2011-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 498 gr (1.10 pounds) 178 gr (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $210