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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-47 matches up versus the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FE-47 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ10 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ10

 FE-47 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 compared to the SZ10.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and SZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $200