Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX300

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was announced 19 months earlier than the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ47 grades versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 versus the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and WX300 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.