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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 4 years before the Efina which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-47 matches up vs the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax Efina

 FE-47 Efina 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus FE-47

 Efina FE-47 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Efina

 FE-47 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 and the Efina.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and Efina.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (91 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $10