Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47
Portability
79 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
48
79 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
48
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
39
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
39
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Refreshed by Olympus 1s
Panasonic FZ47
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Following is a complete overview of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very close but the 1 (1/1.7") and FZ47 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
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Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 scores versus the FZ47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic FZ47
| 1 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus 1
| FZ47 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ47
| 1 | FZ47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 features outer measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1 compared to the FZ47.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FZ47 is 79 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and FZ47.
To sum up, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The 1 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent 1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Olympus 1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Olympus 1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
better than average battery power (410 shots)
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery pack (400 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (498g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus 1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Olympus 1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ48 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2011-07-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 402 grams (0.89 lb) | 498 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 images | 400 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $700 | $379 |
