Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the TG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-47 scores against the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-6
FE-47 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus FE-47
TG-6 | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 114 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-6
FE-47 | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got 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-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 against the TG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and TG-6.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2019-05-22 |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 253g (0.56 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $449 |