Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS3
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37 Features
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92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Replaced the Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FE-47 was released 19 months earlier than the TS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-47 matches up against the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic TS3
| FE-47 | TS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus FE-47
| TS3 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS3
| FE-47 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the TS3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 310 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $380 |
