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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released around the same time to the 6020 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-47 grades versus the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus 6020

 FE-47 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus FE-47

 6020 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 6020

 FE-47 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 and the 6020.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and 6020.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
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 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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 format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $279