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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 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 FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 6 months prior to the FZ40 so 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 FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-47 grades versus the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FE-47 FZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus FE-47

 FZ40 FE-47 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FZ40

 FE-47 FZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 and the FZ40.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FZ40 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and FZ40.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic FZ40
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type 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 HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $420