Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Released January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic ZR1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus FE-47
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Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZR1
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |
Retail price | $0 | $280 |