Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus FE-5020
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus FE-47
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Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus FE-5020
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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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 |