Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was launched 11 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-47 scores against the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 vs the E-M10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and E-M10 IV is 93 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and E-M10 IV.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.