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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled at a similar time to the FP1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 scores vs the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FP1

 FE-47 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus FE-47

 FP1 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP1

 FE-47 FP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 compared to the FP1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and FP1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FP1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $153