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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FS42, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was introduced 9 months later than the FS42 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-47 matches up against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FS42

 FE-47 FS42 
RevealedJanuary 2010April 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus FE-47

 FS42 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FS42

 FE-47 FS42 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has exterior dimensions 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 FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the FS42.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FS42 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FS42.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Panasonic FS42 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
34
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
57
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 132 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $580