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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-47 grades against the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FE-47 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ1 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ1

 FE-47 SZ1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys external dimensions 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the SZ1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
34
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ1
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.45 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $179