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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 12 months earlier than the FH27 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-47 grades against the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH27

 FE-47 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus FE-47

 FH27 FE-47 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH27

 FE-47 FH27 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 and the FH27.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FH27.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $229