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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 9 months after the FS12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-47 scores versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FS12

 FE-47 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus FE-47

 FS12 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FS12

 FE-47 FS12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 offers outside 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 FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the FS12.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FS12 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and FS12.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography highlights
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $228