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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FE-47 grades versus the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-47 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus FE-47

 SP-820UZ FE-47 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 FE-47 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 versus the SP-820UZ.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (485 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
25
fairly wide (22mm)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (485 grams)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $299