Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 scores vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 offers outside dimensions 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 ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 vs the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and ZS30.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.