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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 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
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FE-47 was revealed 11 months after the CL5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-47 scores against the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung CL5

 FE-47 CL5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Olympus FE-47

 CL5 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung CL5

 FE-47 CL5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the CL5.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and CL5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-47 will produce more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FE-47 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
34
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung CL5
 Olympus FE-47Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-47 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $391