Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS15
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-47 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic ZS15
| FE-47 | ZS15 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus FE-47
| ZS15 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS15
| FE-47 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 versus the ZS15.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and ZS15.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-06-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
| 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 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 life | - | 260 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $279 |