Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was unveiled 12 months after the G1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 scores against the G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need 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) and the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 and the G1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and G1 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and G1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus FE-47 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.