Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Olympus E-3
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic FZ47
E-5 | FZ47 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-5
FZ47 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ47
E-5 | FZ47 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic FZ47 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and FZ47 is 58 and 68 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $379 |