Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20
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![Olympus FE-47 front Olympus FE-47 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-47/Olympus-FE-47-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
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.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic LZ20
FE-47 | LZ20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus FE-47
LZ20 | FE-47 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 30 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic LZ20
FE-47 | LZ20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and LZ20 is 93 and 71 respectively.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $250 |