Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 3 years earlier than the LZ20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up versus the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 features physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 and the LZ20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and LZ20 is 93 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind in sensor tech.