Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus E-PL1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-47 was brought out 4 months before the E-PL1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-47 grades versus the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-PL1
FE-47 | E-PL1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus FE-47
E-PL1 | FE-47 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL1
FE-47 | E-PL1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior 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-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 vs the E-PL1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and E-PL1 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and E-PL1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-47 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Truepic V |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 334 grams (0.74 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 487 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $288 |