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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F 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 PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus PEN-F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and PEN-F (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-47 was released 7 years prior to the PEN-F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-47 grades versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus PEN-F

 FE-47 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus FE-47

 PEN-F FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus PEN-F

 FE-47 PEN-F 

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 versus the PEN-F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and PEN-F is 93 and 84 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and PEN-F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus PEN-F will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
features focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus FE-47Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus PEN-F
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2016-01-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 81
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 -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $1,000