Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus VR-320

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 18 months earlier than the VR-320 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-47 scores against the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 and the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.