Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax E90

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and E90 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released at a similar time to the E90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-47 matches up versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 provides physical 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 E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 versus the E90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and E90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and E90.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.