Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FP3
| FE-47 | FP3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus FE-47
| FP3 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP3
| FE-47 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
| 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 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $0 | $182 |
