Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony H300

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was released 3 years prior to the H300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ47 matches up vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 and the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and H300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and H300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.