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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 24 months prior to the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-47 matches up versus the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FH8

 FE-47 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus FE-47

 FH8 FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH8

 FE-47 FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 and the FH8.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and FH8.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 204g (0.45 lbs) 123g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $149