Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was unveiled 24 months before the SP-620 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-47 grades versus the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus FE-47
SP-620 UZ | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
FE-47 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and SP-620 UZ.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 435g (0.96 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $199 |