Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was brought out 13 months later than the 7000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-47 grades against the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus 7000
FE-47 | 7000 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus FE-47
7000 | FE-47 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7000
FE-47 | 7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the 7000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and 7000.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FE-47 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also called | - | mju 7000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 pounds) | 172g (0.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $280 |