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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 24 months prior to the S2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-47 scores vs the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic S2

 FE-47 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus FE-47

 S2 FE-47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic S2

 FE-47 S2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 against the S2.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and S2.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Panasonic S2 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic S2
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 photos
Battery style - 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
Card slots Single Single
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