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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 14 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax RS1500

 FE-47 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus FE-47

 RS1500 FE-47 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RS1500

 FE-47 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 provides exterior 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 RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RS1500 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 based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 against the RS1500.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and RS1500.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio RS1500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $150