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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched very close to the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-47 grades versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH20

 FE-47 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus FE-47

 FH20 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH20

 FE-47 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 against the FH20.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and FH20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $179