Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF2

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic GF2, one being 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 GF2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was introduced 13 months prior to the GF2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-47 grades vs the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 features exterior 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 GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 vs the GF2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and GF2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and GF2.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-47 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-47 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.