Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic LX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very comparable but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-47 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the LX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-47 grades against the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outside 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 LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and LX100 is 93 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and LX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus FE-47 will produce more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind in sensor technology.