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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax K-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-47 was announced 5 years prior to the K-3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 grades against the K-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax K-3

 FE-47 K-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus FE-47

 K-3 FE-47 
RevealedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-3

 FE-47 K-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior 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) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax K-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the K-3.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and K-3 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and K-3.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 Sports photography features
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (560 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Pentax K-3
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
weather proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (560 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Pentax K-3
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-3
 Olympus FE-47Pentax K-3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax K-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $0 $639