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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 3 years before the Q10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-47 grades versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax Q10

 FE-47 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus FE-47

 Q10 FE-47 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q10

 FE-47 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 against the Q10.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and Q10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery life (270 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus FE-47Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-47 Pentax Q10
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $350