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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 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 W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 7 months later than the W60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-47 matches up vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax W60

 FE-47 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus FE-47

 W60 FE-47 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax W60

 FE-47 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 versus the W60.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and W60 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and W60.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FE-47 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Pentax W60 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W60 Travel photography highlights
57
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Pentax W60 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax W60
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300