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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 5 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FE-47 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus FE-47

 ZS5 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS5

 FE-47 ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has got external 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 ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 compared to the ZS5.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and ZS5.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus FE-47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.30 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 ID 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
Launch pricing $0 $300