Nikon P610 vs Olympus FE-47

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P610 vs Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was unveiled 5 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P610 grades versus the FE-47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P610 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P610 vs Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P610 versus the FE-47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and FE-47 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and FE-47.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P610 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer P610 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.