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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the FZ47 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7000 scores versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FZ47

 7000 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus 7000

 FZ47 7000 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ47

 7000 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 vs the FZ47.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and FZ47.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
good battery pack (400 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (498 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (498 grams)
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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