Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GH4

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-47 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GH4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 scores against the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 provides 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) and the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 against the GH4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and GH4 is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and GH4.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GH4 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.