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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 6 months later than the FE-5020 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-47 scores against the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus FE-5020

 FE-47 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus FE-47

 FE-5020 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5020

 FE-47 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 versus the FE-5020.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition (137g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (137g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5020
 Olympus FE-47Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $160