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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 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
(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
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

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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The 1 was brought out 2 years after the FZ47 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

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 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper 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 dimensions3"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).
Analyze the Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and FZ47 is 79 and 68 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 1 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography features
48
 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")
38
 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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Street Comparison
 Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
70
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
 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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Sports Comparison
Olympus 1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
43
 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
42
 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 Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus 1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
61
 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)
51
 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)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
49
 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
43
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging information
32
 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
27
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus Stylus 1Panasonic 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