Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-47 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
FE-47 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus FE-47
TG-2 iHS | FE-47 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
FE-47 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $380 |