Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Launched January 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic G2
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic G1
| FE-47 | G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus FE-47
| G1 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic G1
| FE-47 | G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 360g (0.79 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 53 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $0 |