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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 FE-47 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus FE-47

 SZ-30MR FE-47 
RevealedMarch 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 FE-47 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
34
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography features
57
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus FE-47Olympus SZ-30MR
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