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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was revealed 19 months earlier than the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-47 matches up vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FX90

 FE-47 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus FE-47

 FX90 FE-47 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FX90

 FE-47 FX90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys physical measurements 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 FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the FX90.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and FX90.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic FX90
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $227