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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-3
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-5 was released 5 months before the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-5 scores versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FZ47

 E-5 FZ47 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-5

 FZ47 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ47

 E-5 FZ47 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 features physical dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-5 vs the FZ47.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and FZ47 is 58 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and FZ47.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-5 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
38
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-5
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography information
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
51
good battery life (400 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
64
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
does have mic jack
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (498g)
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-03 2011-07-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
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