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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 24 months prior to the TG-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-47 grades vs the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-320

 FE-47 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus FE-47

 TG-320 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-320

 FE-47 TG-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside 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-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TG-320.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and TG-320.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus FE-47Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
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 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 life - 150 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $0