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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-310 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-47 matches up against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-310

 FE-47 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus FE-47

 TG-310 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-310

 FE-47 TG-310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and TG-310.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
34
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus FE-47Olympus TG-310
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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