Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS3 and Olympus FE-47 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS3 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 229 g (0.50 lb / 8.08 oz) (including batteries). Olympus FE-47 has external dimensions of 98 x 61 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.4 x 1.06″) and weighs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS3 and the Olympus FE-47. Olympus FE-47 is 5mm narrower and 6mm thinner than Panasonic ZS3 but it is also 1mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS3 and Olympus FE-47.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS3 and Olympus FE-47.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus FE-47 is 25g lighter than the Panasonic ZS3 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (Lumix DMC-TZ7) nor Olympus FE-47 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS3's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus FE-47's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.