Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 4 years before the SZ3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-47 matches up versus the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has exterior 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 against the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and SZ3.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.