Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-12

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.