Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic FZ47

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic FZ47, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 24 months prior to the FZ47 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-P1 matches up vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 has got external measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements 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 E-P1 versus Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P1 compared to the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and FZ47 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and FZ47.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P1 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged E-P1 will be behind in sensor technology.