Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ47

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ47, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ47 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-5010 scores versus the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 against the FZ47.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and FZ47 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and FZ47.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.