Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 7 months later than the 8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-47 scores vs the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 against the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and 8000.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger FE-47 will have a benefit in sensor tech.