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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ47 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-510 matches up against the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FZ47

 E-510 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-510

 FZ47 E-510 
IntroducedJuly 2011November 2007Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ47

 E-510 FZ47 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 comes with outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-510 against the FZ47.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and FZ47 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and FZ47.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ47 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
no moving screen
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
good battery power (400 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (498 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
27
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (498 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called EVOLT E-510 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2007-11-23 2011-07-21
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 498 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $550 $379