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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VG-120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 12 months prior to the VG-120 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-47 grades vs the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus VG-120

 FE-47 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus FE-47

 VG-120 FE-47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VG-120

 FE-47 VG-120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior measurements 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 VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 and the VG-120.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and VG-120 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and VG-120.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus FE-47Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus VG-120
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 160 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $190