Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 6 months later than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ47 matches up vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with physical 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WG-1 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WG-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.