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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 12 months after the FX48 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-47 scores vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FX48

 FE-47 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus FE-47

 FX48 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FX48

 FE-47 FX48 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 vs the FX48.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and FX48.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher FE-47 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $325