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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 24 months before the VG-160 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-47 grades against the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus VG-160

 FE-47 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus FE-47

 VG-160 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VG-160

 FE-47 VG-160 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 and the VG-160.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and VG-160.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
34
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (165 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (165 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
30
relatively wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus FE-47Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 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 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 - 165 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $90