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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 13 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-47 grades versus the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FE-47 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus FE-47

 WG-80 FE-47 
RevealedMay 2022January 2010Newer by 150 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-80

 FE-47 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.70"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with 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) and the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 against the WG-80.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WG-80.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus FE-47Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-47 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-07 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.70 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 204 grams (0.45 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $300