Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH2

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-47 was launched 14 months before the GH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-47 scores against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 against the GH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and GH2 is 93 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and GH2.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GH2 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.