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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 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-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus E-PL7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was released 5 years before the E-PL7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-47 matches up versus the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-PL7

 FE-47 E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus FE-47

 E-PL7 FE-47 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL7

 FE-47 E-PL7 

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 vs the E-PL7.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and E-PL7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and E-PL7.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-47 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
85
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL7
 Olympus FE-47Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-09-01
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 204g (0.45 pounds) 357g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $499