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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
86 Imaging
48 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
39

Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-P3 was released about the same time to the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-P3 scores against the FZ47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 E-P3 FZ47 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-P3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 E-P3 FZ47 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P3 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 compared to the FZ47.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P3 and FZ47 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and FZ47.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.
	
			Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
38
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 features face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-P3 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 no articulating screen
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-P3
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
60
 boasts focus by touch
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
51
 better than average battery (400 per charge)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (498 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
65
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 no Timelapse function
43
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (400 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-P3
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
35
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone jack
27
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than competitors (498g)
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Olympus E-P3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus PEN E-P3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-17 2011-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 369g (0.81 pounds) 498g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $379