Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
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Below is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-47 was launched 13 months prior to the WG-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-47 grades against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WG-1
| FE-47 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus FE-47
| WG-1 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-1
| FE-47 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the WG-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | 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 capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| 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 Overall 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 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $0 | $350 |