Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 13 months later than the E70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-47 scores versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 against the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and E70.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.