Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-47 was introduced 7 years before the TG-870 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 scores against the TG-870 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-870
| FE-47 | TG-870 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus FE-47
| TG-870 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 73 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-870
| FE-47 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 versus the TG-870.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and TG-870 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and TG-870.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2016-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 300 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $280 |