Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was introduced 5 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-47 matches up against the TG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-3
FE-47 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus FE-47
TG-3 | FE-47 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-3
FE-47 | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 comes with external dimensions 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-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 and the TG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and TG-3.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 330 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $350 |