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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 6 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-47 matches up versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic ZS45

 FE-47 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus FE-47

 ZS45 FE-47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS45

 FE-47 ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 and the ZS45.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and ZS45.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $300