Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was manufactured 12 months after the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 matches up versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
FE-47 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus FE-47
SP-565UZ | FE-47 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-565UZ
FE-47 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 versus the SP-565UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and SP-565UZ.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FE-47 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 413g (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $400 |