Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-47 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 18 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-47 grades vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 features physical measurements 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 ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 versus the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and ZS8.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.