Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony RX1

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was released 19 months before the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ47 grades vs the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 has physical 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ47 vs the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and RX1 is 68 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and RX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.