Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus FE-47

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus FE-47, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FE-47 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 13 months later than the FE-47 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the FE-47 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus FE-47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the FE-47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FE-47.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage in sensor tech.