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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Olympus E-PL1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-PL1

 FE-47 E-PL1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus FE-47

 E-PL1 FE-47 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL1

 FE-47 E-PL1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography highlights
34
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL1
 Olympus FE-47Olympus PEN E-PL1
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