Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony A9 II

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ47 was launched 9 years before the A9 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ47 matches up against the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ47 vs the A9 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and A9 II is 68 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and A9 II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.