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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZS10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up versus the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FE-47 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus FE-47

 ZS10 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS10

 FE-47 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 and the ZS10.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and ZS10.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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