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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was launched 5 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-47 scores against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SH-1

 FE-47 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus FE-47

 SH-1 FE-47 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010Fresher by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-1

 FE-47 SH-1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 and the SH-1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SH-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271g)
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than average in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 204 gr (0.45 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $349