Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was introduced 13 months earlier than the SZ-30MR making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-47 matches up vs the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus FE-47
SZ-30MR | FE-47 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-30MR
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 against the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SZ-30MR.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $279 |