Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-47 was brought out within a month of the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-47 matches up against the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus FE-47
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Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH3
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 versus the FH3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and FH3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $160 |