Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.