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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the FZ100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-47 scores versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FE-47 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus FE-47

 FZ100 FE-47 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FZ100

 FE-47 FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 vs the FZ100.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FZ100 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FZ100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
34
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
64
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $500