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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 3000
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced at a similar time to the Tough-3000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-47 matches up vs the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-47 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus FE-47

 Tough-3000 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Tough-3000

 FE-47 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about 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") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 compared to the Tough-3000.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography information
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Other name - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 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
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $0