Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 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)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-P3
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-P5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is very close but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-47 was introduced 4 years before the E-P5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 matches up versus the E-P5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-P5
FE-47 | E-P5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus FE-47
E-P5 | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 45 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-P5
FE-47 | E-P5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 against the E-P5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and E-P5 is 93 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and E-P5.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-P5 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2013-10-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/320s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 420 gr (0.93 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $389 |