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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FE-47 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 3 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm X20 FE-47 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Fujifilm X20

 FE-47 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-47

 Fujifilm X20 FE-47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the FE-47.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FE-47 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FE-47.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus FE-47 will render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
61
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus FE-47
 Fujifilm X20Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $0