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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was released 4 years earlier than the GX7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-47 scores vs the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic GX7

 FE-47 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus FE-47

 GX7 FE-47 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 46 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic GX7

 FE-47 GX7 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 compared to the GX7.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and GX7 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and GX7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX7 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-07 2013-11-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $1,000