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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched very close to the Q which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ47 scores against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax Q

 FZ47 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FZ47

 Q FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Q

 FZ47 Q 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2011Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 and the Q.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and Q is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and Q.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q Portrait photography information
38
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (498g)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (180g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Pentax Q
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Pentax Q
52
great battery life (400 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (498g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competitors (180g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Pentax Q
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (180 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Q
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-07-21 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $695