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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched at a similar time to the FH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-47 scores vs the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH1

 FE-47 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus FE-47

 FH1 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH1

 FE-47 FH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 versus the FH1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and FH1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $150