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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 13 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-47 matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax S1

 FE-47 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus FE-47

 S1 FE-47 
AnnouncedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax S1

 FE-47 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the S1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
Pentax S1 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Pentax S1 Sports photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax S1
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 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 - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
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 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 - 260 shots
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $174