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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was launched 5 years prior to the Q-S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-47 matches up against the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax Q-S1

 FE-47 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Olympus FE-47

 Q-S1 FE-47 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 55 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q-S1

 FE-47 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the Q-S1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and Q-S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus FE-47 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Pentax Q-S1
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography factors
34
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography info
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q-S1
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus FE-47 Pentax Q-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 203g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $250