Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 4 years earlier than the XS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 grades vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and XS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.