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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched at a similar time to the 7040 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 matches up against the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus 7040

 FE-47 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus FE-47

 7040 FE-47 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7040

 FE-47 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the 7040.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and 7040.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Olympus 7040
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 7040
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus 7040
Alternate name - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $299