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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 3 years before the SZ5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-47 scores versus the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FE-47 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ5 FE-47 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2010More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ5

 FE-47 SZ5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 against the SZ5.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and SZ5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic SZ5
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $195