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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP 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 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 13 months later than the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up against the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus 550WP

 FE-47 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus FE-47

 550WP FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 550WP

 FE-47 550WP 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the 550WP.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger FE-47 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
34
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 550WP
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $399