Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax Q10

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ47 was launched 13 months earlier than the Q10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ47 grades versus the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 provides exterior measurements 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 Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the Q10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and Q10 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FZ47 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.