Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-47 was revealed 17 months before the Q making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 scores vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax Q
FE-47 | Q |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus FE-47
Q | FE-47 | |||
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Launched | June 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q
FE-47 | Q | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 versus the Q.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and Q.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax Q |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 204g (0.45 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $695 |