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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic TS1

 FE-47 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus FE-47

 TS1 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS1

 FE-47 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $380