Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-47 was released 3 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-47 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| FE-47 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus FE-47
| WG-2 GPS | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| FE-47 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 provides outer 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) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 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 Overall 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 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $300 |