Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G2

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was manufactured 6 months before the G2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-47 matches up versus the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 against the G2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and G2 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and G2.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-47 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.