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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic G9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was released 8 years earlier than the G9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 grades vs the G9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic G9

 FE-47 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus FE-47

 G9 FE-47 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2010More modern by 95 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic G9

 FE-47 G9 

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 and the G9.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and G9 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and G9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G9 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2017-11-08
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $0 $1,500