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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FE-47 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus FE-47

 SP-620 UZ FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FE-47 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus FE-47Olympus SP-620 UZ
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