Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was unveiled 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up versus the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-5
FE-47 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus FE-47
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 89 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-5
FE-47 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 offers external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 compared to the TG-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and TG-5.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VIII |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $449 |