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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 12 months before the SP-610UZ and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-47 grades against the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 FE-47 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus FE-47

 SP-610UZ FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 FE-47 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has got exterior dimensions 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 SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 and the SP-610UZ.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus FE-47Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $299