Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1
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93 Imaging
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was released 22 months before the 3D1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 scores vs the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic 3D1
FE-47 | 3D1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus FE-47
3D1 | FE-47 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 22 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic 3D1
FE-47 | 3D1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the 3D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and 3D1.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 200 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $670 |