Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX99

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was launched 8 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ47 grades against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ47 compared to the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and HX99 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and HX99.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.