Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5
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![Olympus FE-47 front Olympus FE-47 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-47/Olympus-FE-47-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5/Panasonic-FH5-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FE-47 was released 12 months before the FH5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-47 matches up versus the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH5
FE-47 | FH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus FE-47
FH5 | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH5
FE-47 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-47 and the FH5.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FH5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $169 |