Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ100

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.