Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched October 2009
- Renewed by Pentax K-5

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

The FE-47 was introduced 4 months after the K-7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-47 grades versus the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax K-7
FE-47 | K-7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Olympus FE-47
K-7 | FE-47 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax K-7
FE-47 | K-7 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | October 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has outer 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) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 against the K-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and K-7 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and K-7.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-7 will resolve more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $599 |