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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(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
Panasonic FZ47
(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
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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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The E-620 was announced 24 months before the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FZ47

 E-620 FZ47 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-620

 FZ47 E-620 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
38
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
52
great battery pack (400 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
18
no video recording
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (498g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus E-620Panasonic 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