Panasonic FZ47 vs Samsung WB1100F

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ47 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was revealed 3 years before the WB1100F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ47 matches up against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 versus the WB1100F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.