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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ47, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 24 months prior to the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up against the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic FZ47

 FE-5020 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FZ47 FE-5020 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ47

 FE-5020 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the FZ47.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and FZ47.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
27
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus FE-5020Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as X-935 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 498g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $379