Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-47 scores versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WG-2
FE-47 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus FE-47
WG-2 | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-2
FE-47 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $350 |