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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 12 months prior to the FP5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-47 scores vs the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FP5

 FE-47 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus FE-47

 FP5 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP5

 FE-47 FP5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 against the FP5.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and FP5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
30
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $199