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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 13 months before the SZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-47 grades versus the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FE-47 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ-10 FE-47 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-10

 FE-47 SZ-10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 against the SZ-10.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than average (215 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus FE-47Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $300