Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was brought out 19 months before the GF3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-47 grades vs the GF3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got 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 GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the GF3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and GF3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and GF3.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus FE-47 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.