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

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
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").

The 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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
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 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus FE-47
TG-1 iHS | FE-47 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |