Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 4 years earlier than the FH10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-47 grades against the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 features exterior dimensions 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 FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FH10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.