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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FE-47 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus FE-47

 WG-1 GPS FE-47 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More 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 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
34
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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