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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 6 months after the P80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-47 scores vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax P80

 FE-47 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus FE-47

 P80 FE-47 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax P80

 FE-47 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 and the P80.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and P80.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Pentax P80 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax P80
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 gr (0.45 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200