Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-47 was announced 24 months earlier than the SZ-12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-47 grades vs the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SZ-12
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus FE-47
SZ-12 | FE-47 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-12
FE-47 | SZ-12 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the SZ-12.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and SZ-12.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 220 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $350 |