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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 6 years prior to the TS6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up versus the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic TS6

 FE-47 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus FE-47

 TS6 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS6

 FE-47 TS6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TS6.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
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 14 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 370 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $300