Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FZ47, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was introduced 6 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-PL9 scores versus the FZ47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and FZ47 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and FZ47.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.