Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled very close to the ZR3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-47 matches up versus the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 and the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and ZR3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.