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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured within a month of the 8010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus 8010

 FE-47 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus FE-47

 8010 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 8010

 FE-47 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has 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) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 compared to the 8010.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and 8010.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to show more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $600