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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 12 months before the FP7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 matches up vs the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FP7

 FE-47 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus FE-47

 FP7 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP7

 FE-47 FP7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 against the FP7.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FP7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and FP7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
35
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery pack (240 per charge)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
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 Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Cost at release $0 $227