Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-47 was announced 3 years before the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-47 scores versus the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| FE-47 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus FE-47
| TG-1 iHS | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| FE-47 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys 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) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-05-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 610k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 350 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $399 |