Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was released 7 years prior to the RX10 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ47 matches up against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the RX10 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and RX10 IV is 68 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.