Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2009

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was revealed 13 months later than the FE-5010 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-47 scores versus the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus FE-5010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus FE-5010
FE-47 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Olympus FE-47
FE-5010 | FE-47 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5010
FE-47 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 features outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 against the FE-5010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FE-5010 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and FE-5010.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 204 gr (0.45 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $130 |