Nikon P500 vs Olympus FE-47
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Updated by Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon P500 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P500 and Olympus FE-47, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P500 was released 14 months later than the FE-47 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the P500 matches up vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Olympus FE-47
| P500 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon P500
| FE-47 | P500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Olympus FE-47
| P500 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P500 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P500 against the FE-47.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and FE-47 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and FE-47.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer P500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus FE-47 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus FE-47 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 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 life | 220 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $0 |
