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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured at a similar time to the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FP2

 FE-47 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus FE-47

 FP2 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP2

 FE-47 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 provides external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the FP2.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FP2 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FP2.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
35
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
57
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
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 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 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 One One
Price at launch $0 $80