Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-47 was brought out 12 months after the FX580 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-47 scores vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FX580
| FE-47 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus FE-47
| FX580 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FX580
| FE-47 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the FX580.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FX580.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FE-47 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $499 |