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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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 FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out at a similar time to the FE-47 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the FE-47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus FE-47

 FE-4030 FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus FE-4030

 FE-47 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-47

 FE-4030 FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the FE-47.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and FE-47.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus FE-47
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $0