Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GF5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was released 3 years prior to the GF5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-47 scores versus the GF5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 versus the GF5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and GF5 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and GF5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus FE-47 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.