Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-47 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
FE-47 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus FE-47
WG-3 GPS | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 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-3 GPS
FE-47 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with 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) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WG-3 GPS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 238 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 images |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $350 |