Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G10

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-47 was introduced 7 months before the G10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-47 grades vs the G10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 versus the G10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and G10 is 93 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and G10.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.