• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-47 advantages over Panasonic ZS15

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Panasonic ZS15 advantages over Olympus FE-47

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 180 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 120 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm AX200

Olympus FE-47
Fujifilm AX200
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Fujifilm AX200

Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm AX200
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Fujifilm AX200

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Olympus FE-47
Fujifilm AX300
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Fujifilm AX300

Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm AX300
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Fujifilm AX300

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Olympus FE-47
Panasonic ZS10
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS10
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Olympus FE-47
Panasonic ZS8
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS15
Panasonic ZS8
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Pentax WG-10

Olympus FE-47
Pentax WG-10
  • $120
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-10

Panasonic ZS15
Pentax WG-10
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-10

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