Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced within a month of the FP3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 scores versus the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 and the FP3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FP3 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FP3.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.