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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic SZ3

 FE-47 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ3 FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ3

 FE-47 SZ3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ3
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $150