Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47
95 Imaging
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14 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(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

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-45 was introduced 12 months before the FE-47 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-45 scores vs the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-47. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Olympus FE-47
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus FE-45
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Olympus FE-47
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-45 versus Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 vs the FE-47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and FE-47.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Olympus FE-47 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 204 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $130 | $0 |