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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 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-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 18 months earlier than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-47 grades vs the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SZ-11

 FE-47 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ-11 FE-47 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-11

 FE-47 SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 provides outside dimensions 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 SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 and the SZ-11.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SZ-11.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus FE-47Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $253