Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was released 15 months later than the LX3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-47 grades vs the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 provides 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) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 and the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and LX3.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-47 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger FE-47 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.