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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 24 months earlier than the FH6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-47 grades versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH6

 FE-47 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus FE-47

 FH6 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH6

 FE-47 FH6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the FH6.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $129