Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
28


94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
24
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax E70
FE-47 | E70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus FE-47
E70 | FE-47 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax E70
FE-47 | E70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $140 |