Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Released October 2009
- Updated by Panasonic GF2
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-47 was launched 3 months after the GF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-47 grades vs the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic GF1
| FE-47 | GF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus FE-47
| GF1 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic GF1
| FE-47 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | October 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 versus the GF1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and GF1 is 93 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and GF1.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus FE-47 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-10-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 385g (0.85 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $400 |