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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 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 E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 4 months later than the E85 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-47 grades versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax E85

 FE-47 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus FE-47

 E85 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax E85

 FE-47 E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2010September 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 against the E85.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and E85.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
Pentax E85 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Pentax E85
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
Pentax E85 Sports photography details
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax E85
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio E85
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $0