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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 6 months later than the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FE-47 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-47

 ZR1 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZR1

 FE-47 ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 features physical 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 compared to the ZR1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and ZR1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
34
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 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/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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