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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-510
Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and FE-47 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-520 was released 16 months before the FE-47 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-520 matches up vs the FE-47 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus FE-47

 E-520 FE-47 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-520

 FE-47 E-520 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2008Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus FE-47

 E-520 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-520 versus the FE-47.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and FE-47 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and FE-47.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-520 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-520 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
59
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
34
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
52
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Olympus FE-47
 Olympus E-520Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-520 Olympus FE-47
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-08-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $0