Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-100

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus SP-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 5 years before the SP-100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-47 matches up against the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the SP-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SP-100 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SP-100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.