Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-47 was manufactured 20 months before the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-47 grades versus the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH7
FE-47 | FH7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus FE-47
FH7 | FE-47 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH7
FE-47 | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 provides 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 FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 compared to the FH7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FH7.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 images |
Battery format | - | 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 | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $149 |