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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 18 months before the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-47 grades versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax RZ10

 FE-47 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus FE-47

 RZ10 FE-47 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RZ10

 FE-47 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 against the RZ10.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (178 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 178 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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