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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 4 years prior to the TS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-47 scores vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic TS5

 FE-47 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus FE-47

 TS5 FE-47 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS5

 FE-47 TS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 and the TS5.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $350