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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 9 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the FZ47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV FZ47 
AnnouncedAugust 2020July 2011Newer by 111 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 FZ47 E-M10 IV 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV FZ47 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the FZ47.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and FZ47 is 81 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and FZ47.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
38
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
84
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
72
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 has no phase detect auto focus
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
84
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
51
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (498g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
82
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
43
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
27
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-08-04 2011-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 9.50 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 383 grams (0.84 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 life 360 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $379