Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax W90

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was manufactured 18 months after the W90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ47 matches up against the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 vs the W90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and W90 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and W90.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer FZ47 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.