Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 12 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-47 grades vs the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside 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) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FE-47 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.