Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G6

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-47 was brought out 4 years earlier than the G6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-47 matches up vs the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the G6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and G6 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and G6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.