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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus FE-47, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FE-47 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the FE-47 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-620 matches up against the FE-47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus FE-47

 E-620 FE-47 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-620

 FE-47 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-47

 E-620 FE-47 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus FE-47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-620 vs the FE-47.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and FE-47 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and FE-47.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (500 shots)
35
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
18
can't record video
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus FE-47
 Olympus E-620Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-620 Olympus FE-47
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $0