Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ47 was revealed 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ47 scores against the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 has external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 compared to the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and HX1 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and HX1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ47 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ47 will offer more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ47 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.