Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
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Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-620 grades versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FZ47
| E-620 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-620
| FZ47 | E-620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FZ47
| E-620 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FZ47 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 use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-620 versus the FZ47.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and FZ47 is 71 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FZ47.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-620 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
| Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-07-06 | 2011-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) | 498 gr (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
| 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), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $799 | $379 |