Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The FZ47 was introduced 24 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ47 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 features external measurements 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ47 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ47 against the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and WX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ47 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ47 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.