Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic FZ70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 4 years earlier than the FZ70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-47 matches up versus the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the FZ70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and FZ70 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and FZ70.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.