Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
28


92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
33
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus 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 |