Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Launched 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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-47 was unveiled 19 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 grades against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
FE-47 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus FE-47
WG-1 GPS | FE-47 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
FE-47 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $350 |