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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched within a month of the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-47 grades vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax I-10

 FE-47 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus FE-47

 I-10 FE-47 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax I-10

 FE-47 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 against the I-10.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $310