Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH1

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was introduced 7 months later than the GH1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-47 grades vs the GH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 and the GH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and GH1 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and GH1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-47 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-47 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.