Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was launched 6 months before the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-47 scores versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 versus the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FX700.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.