Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LX100 II

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very comparable but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-47 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-47 grades versus the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 versus the LX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and LX100 II is 93 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and LX100 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind in sensor technology.