Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q-S1

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ47 was launched 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ47 scores versus the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ47 compared to the Q-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and Q-S1 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ47 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.