Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-47

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-47, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was announced 12 months earlier than the FE-47 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-3010 grades versus the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus FE-47. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 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).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 vs Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the FE-47.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and FE-47 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and FE-47.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.