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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FZ47, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 3 years before the FZ47 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FE-3010 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus FE-3010

 FZ47 FE-3010 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FZ47

 FE-3010 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 and the FZ47.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FZ47 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and FZ47.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
good battery (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (498g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus FE-3010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-3010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 498 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $140 $379