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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 6 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-47 matches up against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-4

 FE-47 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus FE-47

 TG-4 FE-47 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-4

 FE-47 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TG-4.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and TG-4.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery power (380 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
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 - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $379