Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was unveiled 7 years before the K-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-47 grades vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 and the K-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and K-1 is 93 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and K-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will give you more detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.