Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Introduced July 2014

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was introduced 5 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-47 grades versus the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Pentax XG-1
FE-47 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus FE-47
XG-1 | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 55 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Pentax XG-1
FE-47 | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 against the XG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and XG-1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus FE-47 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Pentax XG-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2014-07-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 567 grams (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $599 |