Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L20 was launched 11 months before the FE-47 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L20 scores versus the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus FE-47
L20 | FE-47 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon L20
FE-47 | L20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-47
L20 | FE-47 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L20 and Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L20 and the FE-47.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and FE-47 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and FE-47.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus FE-47 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 204 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $120 | $0 |