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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is very comparable but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was brought out 9 years earlier than the E-PL9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 scores against the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus E-PL9

 FE-47 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus FE-47

 E-PL9 FE-47 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL9

 FE-47 E-PL9 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 compared to the E-PL9.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and E-PL9 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and E-PL9.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-PL9 will provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography advice
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus FE-47Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2018-02-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest 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 diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 380g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $599