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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FE-47 was unveiled 8 years prior to the KP which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 scores against the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax KP

 FE-47 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus FE-47

 KP FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2010More modern by 85 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax KP

 FE-47 KP 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 features 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) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-47 against the KP.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and KP is 93 and 61 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and KP.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Pentax KP Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Pentax KP
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery power (390 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Pentax KP
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (390 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax KP
 Olympus FE-47Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-47 Pentax KP
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-07 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 703 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $747