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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-47 versus Ricoh GR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is very close but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was brought out 4 years prior to the GR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-47 grades vs the GR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh GR

 FE-47 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus FE-47

 GR FE-47 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 39 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR

 FE-47 GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 provides outer dimensions 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 Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 compared to the GR.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and GR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-47 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GR Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Ricoh GR
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh GR
 Olympus FE-47Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-47 Ricoh GR
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-04-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $971